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49. The Shocking Discovery I Made About Myself During An Intentional Break From Alcohol

This week, I open up about my personal experience of taking a 90-day break from alcohol and the profound lessons I discovered along the way. The decision to take a break from alcohol has been transformative. By allowing myself to step away, I found peace in my weekends, consistency in my emotions, and, most importantly, a stronger connection with my true self. I hope my story inspires you to reflect on your relationship with alcohol and explores the possibility of taking an intentional break if it calls you. 🎙 What You’ll Hear in Episode 49: * My Personal Journey with Alcohol: From the high school party culture to the "mom wine culture," I recount my history with alcohol and the toll it took on my mental and physical health. * The Cultural Influence: We’ll explore how societal expectations shape our relationship with alcohol and the concept of using it as a stress-relief mechanism in motherhood. * The Decision to Take a Break: A combination of intuitive pull, health advice from experts like Doctor Will Cole and Doc Amen, and inspirations from a friend's similar journey led me to commit to a break. * 90 Days of Change: Discover the gradual steps that extended my initial 30-day goal to 90 days, and the empowering decision-making process that came with it. I was shocked by the #1 thing I learned about myself during this time.  * Social Settings and Accountability: Learn how I navigated social environments with non-alcoholic options and the importance of accountability in staying committed. * Transformation and Growth: Hear about the improved clarity, better mood, emotional stability, and deeper authenticity I experienced by cutting back on alcohol. If you enjoyed this episode and feel called, take a screenshot and share it on your IG, tagging Kristen @theevolvingmama_  To show your support for the Evolving Mama podcast, please rate and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you are listening from! Connect with Kristen:Email: kristen@theevolvingmama.com [kristen@theevolvingmama.com] IG: @theevolvingmama_ Website: theevolvingmama.com  Looking for support, inspiration or accountability? Do you feel like you are ready to make a transformation in an area of your life? Are you searching for clarity or feeling a pull to go for a dream you have? Work with Kristen 1-1. Simply fill out the intake form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7onHiRynSfGfF014syKjUT_gFy-40uMjtqN3KjdWKDhhSEA/viewform?usp=sf_link] & schedule your free clarity call [https://calendly.com/theevolvingmama/the-evolving-mama-clarity-call?month=2023-05] today!

48. Unlocking Secrets to Confident Intuitive Decision Making: 2 Proven Tools To Test Now

Do you have a big decision to make? Or perhaps you struggle with making decisions! You are not alone. We have been taught that decisions should be hard if they are to be right…and this couldn’t be further from the truth. In this transformative episode of the Evolving Mama Podcast, we dive deep into the world of intuitive decision-making, arming you with tools and insights to navigate life's choices with confidence and ease. Here are the key points that will inspire and empower you: **Trusting Your Intuition Over Logic:**    - Kristen reveals the powerful distinction between the analytical mind and the intuitive spirit, emphasizing how intuition often provides softer, kinder guidance that steers you in the right direction, even when it seems illogical. **The Coin Toss Method:**    - Discover this simple yet profound tool from Rebecca Campbell, designed to help you tap into your intuitive feelings instantly. By assigning heads and tails to different choices and observing your gut reaction, you'll gain clarity on what your spirit truly desires. **Head and Heart Method:**    - Dive into a deeper practice where you first inquire with your logical mind and then transition to a heart-centered space. This method allows both your ego and intuition to voice their perspectives, leading to more holistic and meaningful decisions. **Intuition vs. Rational Mind:**    - Our rational mind is shaped by our external world and all of the influences in our life from a young child to where you are today. You are not your mind.  **Empowering Decision-Making:**    - Learn how making decisions based on internal intuition rather than external pressures can align you with your true purpose and bring more joy into your life. Kristen encourages listeners to embrace their spirit's wisdom and reevaluate the notion that easy decisions are always wrong. If you enjoyed this episode and feel called, take a screenshot and share it on your IG, tagging Kristen @theevolvingmama_  To show your support for the Evolving Mama podcast, please rate and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you are listening from! Connect with Kristen:Email: kristen@theevolvingmama.com [kristen@theevolvingmama.com] IG: @theevolvingmama_ Website: theevolvingmama.com  Looking for support, inspiration or accountability? Do you feel like you are ready to make a transformation in an area of your life? Are you searching for clarity or feeling a pull to go for a dream you have? Work with Kristen 1-1. Simply fill out the intake form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7onHiRynSfGfF014syKjUT_gFy-40uMjtqN3KjdWKDhhSEA/viewform?usp=sf_link] & schedule your free clarity call [https://calendly.com/theevolvingmama/the-evolving-mama-clarity-call?month=2023-05] today!

47. Breaking Cycles: Fiona’s Journey From Burnout To Breakthrough

Ready to break free from the status quo of living in overwhelm? In this episode, Fiona dives deep into the transformative power of intuition, personal growth, and freeing yourself from societal expectations. You will gain insights into reconnecting with your inner self, managing overwhelm, and embracing your intuition. Get ready to explore practical techniques and heartfelt stories that can inspire your journey towards authenticity and joy! We chat about: 🌱 Disconnect from Intuition Fiona explains that many feel unhappy because they are disconnected from their intuition, focusing solely on logical, societal expectations. Practicing mindfulness and journaling can help reconnect to your intuitive guidance. 🤯 Burnout from Overcommitment Fiona highlights that trying to "have it all" often leads to burnout and feeling overwhelmed. Simplifying life and setting realistic expectations can help reclaim joy and balance. 🧒 Inner Child Work Uncover how revisiting childhood and doing emotional intelligence work can lead to profound personal growth. Fiona’s insights into internal family systems and limiting beliefs offer valuable lessons for healing and development. 🔄 Cycle Breaking Highlighting her upcoming podcast "Limitless Unlocking Your True Potential," Fiona discusses the concept of cycle breaking, particularly in parenting. Learn about the importance of recognizing and halting unhealthy patterns to foster emotional resilience in the next generation. ✨ Fiona's Post-Tulum Shift After returning from a transformative retreat in Tulum, Fiona took a bold step back from her corporate life, opening her heart and mind to a more intuitive and authentic way of living. Learn how this shift has impacted her personal and professional life! 🌌 Exploring Intuitive Intelligence Fiona shares how working with a Reiki practitioner and life coach helped her integrate emotional intelligence from her corporate experience with a deeper sense of intuition and self-awareness. 🚫 Breaking Societal Norms Growing up in the '80s, Fiona faced skepticism around intuition and psychics. In this episode, she discusses overcoming these limiting beliefs and embracing her intuitive gifts. 🧭 Practical Decision-Making Techniques Discover Fiona's personal methodology for making decisions that align with both her heart and mind. Her technique balances rational thought, emotional insight, and intuitive guidance—perfect for those who struggle with decision making. Connect with Fiona:Instagram: @fionawalshcoaching [http://@fionawalshcoaching] Website:www.fionawalsh.co [http://www.fionawalsh.co/] If you enjoyed this episode and feel called, take a screenshot and share it on your IG, tagging Kristen @theevolvingmama_ and Fiona @fionawalshcoaching To show your support for the Evolving Mama podcast, please rate and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you are listening from! Connect with Kristen: Email: kristen@theevolvingmama.com [kristen@theevolvingmama.com] IG: @theevolvingmama_ Website: theevolvingmama.com  Looking for support, inspiration or accountability? Do you feel like you are ready to make a transformation in an area of your life? Are you searching for clarity or feeling a pull to go for a dream you have? Work with Kristen 1-1. Simply fill out the intake form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7onHiRynSfGfF014syKjUT_gFy-40uMjtqN3KjdWKDhhSEA/viewform?usp=sf_link] & schedule your free clarity call [https://calendly.com/theevolvingmama/the-evolving-mama-clarity-call?month=2023-05] today!

46. Overcoming Mental Ruts: Tools To Elevate Your Emotional State & Raise Your Frequency

In today's solo episode, I'm sharing profound insights and practical tools to help you shift from negative to positive emotions and attract the vibrant life you desire. We all get in mental ruts and negative spirals, we are human! Even if you are on a spiritual journey or path of awakening, it's totally normal to have days/weeks/periods where you enter into a lower vibration of emotions. If you have been in a "funk", this episode will help you remember the power you have to step into a higher vibe.  Key Topics: **Transform Your Thought Patterns**: Discover how focusing on what you want—rather than what you don’t want—can completely transform your emotional and vibrational state, helping you attract more positivity into your life. **High Vibe Snacks for Emotional Wellness**: I share my personal go-to methods for improving emotional states—lovingly termed "high vibe snacks"—which include walking meditations, self-care rituals like baths and saunas, and nourishing meals. **The Power of the Emotional Guidance Scale**: Learn about the "guidance scale" with 22 different tools to improve your emotional set points from Abraham Hicks. I explain HOW gradually shifting your emotions can elevate your vibrational frequency and help you align with your desires. **Personalized Self-Care Ideas**: Get inspired by the idea of bi-weekly self-date nights. I highlights the importance of carving out personal time to check in with your emotions and practice self-care, especially for busy parents. **Embrace the Law of Attraction**: Dive into powerful processes from the book "Ask and It Is Given" by Esther Hicks, which I recommend for improving your emotional state. From rampages of appreciation to clearing clutter, these techniques will help you raise your vibrational frequency and live a more joyous life. Listen to this episode if you’re ready to break free from negative emotional spirals and embrace a higher vibrational state of being. Tune in and start evolving toward a more joyful and fulfilled life today! If you enjoyed this episode and feel called, take a screenshot and share it on your IG, tagging Kristen @theevolvingmama_ To show your support for the Evolving Mama podcast, please rate and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you are listening from! Connect with Kristen:Email: kristen@theevolvingmama.com [kristen@theevolvingmama.com] IG: @theevolvingmama_ Website: theevolvingmama.com  Looking for support, inspiration or accountability? Do you feel like you are ready to make a transformation in an area of your life? Are you searching for clarity or feeling a pull to go for a dream you have? Work with Kristen 1-1. Simply fill out the intake form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7onHiRynSfGfF014syKjUT_gFy-40uMjtqN3KjdWKDhhSEA/viewform?usp=sf_link] & schedule your free clarity call [https://calendly.com/theevolvingmama/the-evolving-mama-clarity-call?month=2023-05] today!

45. Learning to Trust Yourself: Indra's Journey From Anxiety To Energetic Realignment

In this empowering and spiritually uplifting episode, Kristen sits down with Indra Kelly, an energetic realignment practitioner, to explore deeper realms of healing, intuition, and feminine self-care. Dive into these heartfelt conversations to find inspiration and practical advice for your own journey. Use the code MAMA10 for 10% off your first booking with Indra! We talk about: ✨ **Guidance from Beyond:**    Indra believes everyone has a life guide, like her Anla, who offers support and guidance. Learn how connecting with these guides can make you realize you're never alone on your journey. 🔮 **Realigning with Energy:**    Discover Indra's transition from acting and modeling to becoming an energy healer. She shares how Reiki and earth energy healing have transformed her life and the lives of her clients. 👭 **Healing Communities:**    Indra shares the importance of building a community and in particular the impact the tribe of women in her life has made. We can’t go through the darkness without supporting each other as women.  🌟 **Personal Stories of Transformation:**    Hear about Indra's journey marked by anxiety and panic disorder and how those experiences have led her to her life's mission of helping other women deal with anxiety. Her transformation story is both relatable and inspiring. 👶 **Intuitive Motherhood:**    Kristen and Indra touch upon the spiritual significance of motherhood, highlighting how Indra's daughter brought deeper spiritual insights into her life. This segment underlines the importance of recognizing the spiritual gifts in our children. Join us as we unlock the mysteries of energy healing, the power of community, and the journey towards self-realization. This episode is set to inspire and guide you to evolve into a more centered and connected version of yourself. Connect with Indra!! Use the code MAMA10 for 10% off your first booking with Indra! Instagram: indrakelly_energyhealing Website: anlahwellness.com [http://anlahwellness.com/] If you enjoyed this episode and feel called, take a screenshot and share it on your IG, tagging Kristen @theevolvingmama_ and JJ @indrakelly_energyhealing To show your support for the Evolving Mama podcast, please rate and review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you are listening from! Connect with Kristen:Email: kristen@theevolvingmama.com [kristen@theevolvingmama.com] IG: @theevolvingmama_ Website: theevolvingmama.com  Looking for support, inspiration or accountability? Do you feel like you are ready to make a transformation in an area of your life? Are you searching for clarity or feeling a pull to go for a dream you have? Work with Kristen 1-1. Simply fill out the intake form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7onHiRynSfGfF014syKjUT_gFy-40uMjtqN3KjdWKDhhSEA/viewform?usp=sf_link] & schedule your free clarity call [https://calendly.com/theevolvingmama/the-evolving-mama-clarity-call?month=2023-05] today!