This is one of the top 5 most downloaded episodes from last year —because it’s just that powerful and just that good! In this heartfelt conversation, host Rita Mercer, your wellness coach, licensed counselor, and virtual friend, guides you through the healing and restorative benefits of nature therapy.

If you’ve been feeling stressed, anxious, disconnected, or feeling stuck creatively, this episode is your gentle reminder to slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the natural world. Rita explores:

• What nature therapy is and the different forms it can take (forest bathing, grounding, eco-therapy, and more)
• The deficits we face when we don’t spend enough time in nature—like increased stress, emotional instability, and reduced creativity
• The physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of engaging with nature mindfully
• Simple cues that signal you might need a nature reset
• Practical, beginner-friendly tips to make nature a regular part of your life

Rita also shares the fascinating research behind how much time in nature makes a measurable impact on your well-being—and spoiler: it’s easier to fit into your week than you think.

Whether it’s a barefoot walk in your backyard, quiet reflection by a stream, or a gentle hike in the woods, you’ll learn how to make nature your reset button for mind, body, and spirit.

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In this episode of The Daring Well Podcast, we dive into what it really means to complete the stress cycle and restore balance in your nervous system. If you’re feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or exhausted—this conversation is for you.

You’ll learn how the fight-flight response works, why we get stuck in it, and how it impacts your mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. We also explore the power of the parasympathetic nervous system (your body’s rest-and-digest mode) and the simple tools you can use daily to reset, recharge, and feel safe again.

Rita walks you through practical ways to regulate your nervous system using breathwork, gentle movement, journaling, and the power of sacred rest. Plus, she shares an exclusive invitation to her upcoming Sacred Rest Online Retreat—a gentle wellness experience designed to help you release stress and reconnect to peace.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The science behind the fight-flight response and sympathetic nervous system
• Signs of a stuck stress response across mind, body, and spirit
• How to activate your parasympathetic nervous system for healing
• Simple and sustainable tools to complete the stress cycle
• How to reclaim rest as a necessary rhythm for wellness

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In this transformative episode of The Daring Well Podcast, host Rita Mercer sits down with energy healer and acupuncturist Banya Lim, Acupuncturist, Energy Healer & Founder of the Chi Mastery System to explore how emotional energy impacts physical health—and how we can reclaim our well-being by listening to the wisdom of the body. Banya shares her inspiring personal healing journey from chronic illness and depression to vitality and joy using movement, meditation, and energy healing.

She also explains how emotions like fear, anger, and sadness create energetic blockages within specific meridians and organs, and how acupuncture, breathwork, and Qi-focused practices can help release those blockages. Learn the basics of Qi (energy), how to recognize where emotions live in the body, and what simple daily practices anyone can use to begin healing from the inside out.

Whether you're new to energy medicine or deep in your healing path, this episode offers profound tools and insights that can shift your mindset, improve your physical health, and awaken your emotional intelligence.

🔑 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How Banya Lim healed her own chronic conditions through emotional and energy work
• What Chi (energy) is and how it functions in the body
• The connection between mind, emotion, and physical pain
• Why meditation and movement are critical to emotional healing
• How to begin building a relationship with your body
• The importance of self-awareness in identifying internal blockages
• Why your thoughts can shape your health and reality

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Interested in exploring energy healing or working with Banya? She’s offering a free clarity session for The Daring Well podcast listeners. Learn more or schedule at:

Website: www.banyalim.com

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In this inspiring episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer is joined by licensed mental health therapist, speaker, and mom coach Vanessa De Jesus Guzman to explore how mindfulness and intentional self-care can transform your life. 

Vanessa shares her deeply personal story of burnout, the wake-up call that led her to start Amiga Moms, and the practical ways both men and women can reconnect with themselves through mindful living.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The real-life signs of burnout and how to catch them early
• How your baseline shifts through life stages—and why it matters
• Why mindfulness doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated
• Practical tools to build self-awareness and compassion
• Vanessa’s “3-step mindful day” recipe: Intention → Allowance → Gratitude
• The power of asking, How do I want to show up today?

Connect with Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

• Website: https://www.freetobemindful.com
• Instagram & YouTube: @CounselorVDeJesus
• Amiga Moms: A community for Latina mothers blending mental health and motherhood support
• Free to Be Mindful Podcast: Insights on parenting, wellness, and mindful living

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“It’s not about not feeling fear. It’s about choosing how you show up in spite of that fear.”

In this powerful episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer is joined by international speaker, mentor, and firewalk guide Harriet Bratt for a heart-opening conversation on what it truly means to embody a warrior's mindset.

Together, they explore how to overcome fear, break through self-doubt, and develop the inner confidence needed to live courageously and create lasting impact — in life, love, leadership, and beyond.

Harriet shares personal stories, neuroscience-backed mindset insights, and her practical B.A.F. tool — Breath, Awareness, Focus — to help you stay grounded and empowered every day. Whether you’re battling limiting beliefs, learning to speak up, or seeking to live more aligned, this episode is filled with wisdom, authenticity, and fierce encouragement to choose courage over comfort.

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In this episode of The Daring Well Podcast, host Rita Mercer dives into the often unspoken truth about personal growth—it requires letting go. Growth isn't always pretty or glamorous. It comes with grief, hard goodbyes, and the courage to release people, places, habits, and beliefs that no longer serve you.

Discover how to navigate the discomfort of growth, move past fear and comfort zones, and embrace a mindset of healing, self-love, and transformation. This episode is your reminder that real change takes grit, grace, and a whole lot of heart.

✨ Learn how to:

• Let go to grow
• Heal emotionally and spiritually
• Develop a growth mindset
• Break free from limiting beliefs
• Step into your purpose

🔗 Visit DaringWell.com to learn more about Rita’s wellness and coaching programs.

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#GriefAndGrowth #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #PersonalDevelopment #SelfLove #FaithAndHealing #DaringWellPodcast

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In this powerful and heartfelt mini-episode, host Rita Mercer delivers a spoken word message of strength, healing, and resilience for anyone who has ever felt broken. Broken & Healed reminds us that scars are proof that we survived the fight, and that we carry within us the power to rise again despite any obstacle or setback—wiser, stronger, and more grounded than ever before.

Rita speaks to the truth hidden behind our pain, the sacred pause before our pivot, and the unshakable belief that what was meant to break us actually built us. Whether you find yourself in a season of stillness, loss, or silent rebuilding—this episode is your soul’s encouragement to keep going.

🔑 What You’ll Hear:

• The truth about pain and the purpose behind brokenness
• Permission to pause, cry, pivot—but never quit
• A reminder that healing brings wisdom, peace, and joy

📌 Takeaways:

• You are stronger than your circumstances.
• You are allowed to be human and rest, but don’t give up and don’t quit.
• Every scar—seen and unseen—is part of your story, your healing journey.
• There’s purpose and power in your pain.

🎧 Listen Now:

Tune in and reclaim your truth. Share this with someone who needs to hear: You were built for this.

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In this empowering episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer sits down with Dr. Tamar, pharmacist, health coach, and founder of LYFE Balance Inc., to explore a radically different path to wellness—one that starts with your DNA. A pharmacist turned holistic health coach, Dr. Tamar breaks down the science of nutrigenomics and explains how our nutrition, environment, and daily habits can affect the way our genes express themselves.

Together, Rita and Dr. Tamar discuss the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, how stress manifests on a cellular level, and why self-love is a non-negotiable part of healing. From understanding root causes to reimagining self-care as a daily ritual, this episode is a must-listen for women ready to reclaim their health, energy, and peace.

💡 In This Episode, We Explore:

• What nutrigenomics is—and why it matters living well
• Why Dr. Tamar shifted from pharmacy to functional wellness
• How stress impacts hormones, metabolism, and sleep
• The power of personalized nutrition and genetic testing
• Daily self-care strategies that take 5 minutes or less
• How to reframe your relationship with doctors and advocate for your health
• Why self-love is the foundation of lifelong wellness

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Mention this podcast when joining Dr. Tamar’s 90-day coaching program and receive a FREE Nutrigenomics Test (a $500 value)!

🔗 Connect with Dr. Tamar:

Website: https://thelyfebalance.com
Instagram: @drtamarlawful

📣 Connect with Rita Mercer + Daring Well:

YouTube: @daringwellcoach
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In this empowering episode of The Daring Well Podcast, host Rita Mercer sits down with Amita Sharma, founder of NourishDoc, to explore how women can embrace holistic wellness at every stage of life—from PMS and PCOS to Perimenopause, Menopause and beyond. Amita shares her personal health journey, the importance of implementing healthy habits early, and practical tips rooted in Ayurveda to support mind, body, and spirit.

After listening to this episode, you'll walk away with real, actionable wisdom on gut health, hormonal balance, stress management, and how self-acceptance is the foundation for a nourishing life.

🔑 What We Talk About in This Episode:

• The power of starting holistic health practices in your 20s
• Why gut health is the key to overall wellness
• Introduction to Ayurveda and how to live in rhythm with nature
• Herbal tools and self-care routines for daily healing
• How stress, hormones, and lifestyle affect sexual health
• PCOS explained—and how it can be managed naturally
• The role of self-acceptance and body image in wellness

Featured Guest:
Amita Sharma
Founder of NourishDoc | Holistic Wellness Advocate
Website: www.nourishdoc.com
Connect: @nourishdoc on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok

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In this heart-centered and practical episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer sits down with acupuncturist, fermentation maven, and author Elizabeth Bruckner to explore how the modern homesteader mindset can transform stress, scarcity, and burnout into joy, simplicity, hope, and sustainable wellness. From her own healing journey to practical habit-stacking strategies, Elizabeth shares tools and stories to help you take your first step—even if that step is simply resting.

Whether you live in a city apartment or on a farm, this episode will inspire you to start where you are, make peace with your pace, and choose joy as your compass.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Elizabeth overcame chronic illness through tiny daily acts of wellness
• The real meaning of modern homesteading—and how it fits into any lifestyle
• Why the prescription for anxiety is action
• How to break the three myths that stop us from making lasting changes: “I don’t have time,” “I don’t have money,” and “It’s too complicated”
• The power of joy, rest, and daydreaming as wellness tools
• Why a scarcity mindset is often rooted in identity and how to shift toward abundance
• How to create meaningful habits using “found time” and habit-stacking
• Elizabeth’s favorite resources for gut healing and emotional freedom

“The best prescription for anxiety is action.”

Connect with Elizabeth Bruckner:

• 📖 Book: The Homesteader Mindset by Elizabeth Bruckner – available on Amazon and other major booksellers
• Website: www.createwellnessproject.com
• Free Gift, Homesteader Habit Tracker: www.createwellnessproject.com/gift

🎙️ Connect with Host Rita Mercer:

• Website: www.daringwell.com
• Instagram: info@daringwell.com
• Coaching & Guest Speaking Inquiries: Contact Rita

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Don’t forget to rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform—and share this episode with someone who could use a dose of encouragement and inspiration.

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In this empowering episode of The Daring Well Podcast, host Rita Mercer welcomes Alison Bladh, a registered nutritional therapist and esthetician, to explore the intersection of nutrition, mood, skincare, and midlife wellness. Together, they unpack how women can regain their “sparkle” during perimenopause and menopause by making simple yet powerful lifestyle shifts. From balancing blood sugar to rethinking caffeine, Alison shares practical tips, heartfelt encouragement, and holistic insight into thriving—not just surviving—through midlife.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by mood swings, hot flashes, or hormonal changes, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and empowered to take control of your wellness journey.

🔑 What You’ll Learn

• How stress and declining hormones impact your body in midlife
• The connection between cortisol, blood sugar, and mood
• Why protein, healthy fats, and fiber are crucial for hormonal balance
• Surprising contributors to hot flashes and irritability (hint: caffeine!)
• How gut health supports mental health and mood
• The truth about artificial sweeteners and cravings
• How to build a balanced plate that stabilizes your energy and emotions
• Why mindset, support, and community matter now more than ever

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https://www.alisonbladh.com/

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Feeling disconnected? Want to rediscover your true identity?
Lean into this episode to reignite the flame within through the transformative gift of self-love, sparked by travel.

In this heartfelt conversation, Michelle Eyrich—freelance travel writer, speaker, wife, and mom—who has journeyed to over 80 countries across all seven continents. But Michelle’s most powerful journey wasn’t just about collecting passport stamps—it more about learning how to be more true to herself. 

After experiencing postpartum depression and the daily overwhelm of motherhood, Michelle found healing through solo travel. She opens up about a pivotal moment, and how time alone in the Arctic helped her reconnect with her passions, reclaim her identity, and return home to herself. Now, she enjoys helping other women do the same.

Whether you’re dreaming of a solo trip or just need permission to take an hour for yourself, this episode will encourage you to put your needs back on the map.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• Michelle’s experience with postpartum depression and emotional burnout
• How solo travel helped her reconnect with her passions and purpose
• Why self-care is essential—not selfish
• Tips for starting your own solo self-love journey (no passport required!)
• How to deal with "mom guilt" and learn how to advocate for your needs
• The power of rediscovering your identity apart from your many life roles
• Why building a supportive “village” is vital to sustainable self-care
• Creative ways to travel locally or take solo time without leaving your city

Connect with Michelle:

Website & Blog: www.noplacelikeroam.com

Instagram & Facebook: @nplroam

Solo Mom Travel Starter Kit to help women begin their own journey—whether it’s a museum visit, a solo meal, or a global adventure.

👉 Download it for free at:  welcome.noplacelikeroam.com/solo-mom-travel-starter-kit

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In this powerful and soul-nourishing episode, I got the opportunity to sit down with faith-driven entrepreneur Karria Lawrence for a deep and transformative chat on how to live a purpose driven life and what it means to become the woman you're called to be. Karria shares her personal healing journey from trauma and hardship to leadership lessons that she's learned along the way.  In this episode, she breaks down her empowering framework: The Blueprint for Becoming Her.

If you're ready to get real about emotional wellness, spiritual alignment, building resilience, setting boundaries, and the power of prayer and purpose, then this episode is just for you. 

This episode will inspire you to live more fully, love more freely, and walk boldly in in your calling with more confidence and faith.

🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What it means to become her—and why it’s a lifelong journey
• Why shame blocks connection and how to release it
• The spiritual side of anxiety, depression, and emotional wellness
• Why boundaries, self-care, and soul care matter for women leaders
• How to use prayer as a positioning tool for your life and business
• The role of forgiveness in healing your soul and creating alignment

🙋🏽‍♀️ Connect with Karria Lawrence:

• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/consultwithkarria/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/consultwithkarria/
• Website: www.arkitypeand.co/

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In this special episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita guides you through a gentle and soulful visualization exercise designed to reconnect you with your past or future self. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, hope, or renewed purpose, this mindful reflection helps you slow down and get present with the truest version of who you want to become.

This moment of reflection is about pressing pause—stepping out of your busy day to reflect on who you’ve been, who you’re becoming, and how you want to feel moving forward.

You’ll be reminded that your story matters, your dreams are still alive, and joy is still available.

What You'll Experience

• Compassionate prompts to identify how you want to feel right now
• Affirming questions to help you reconnect with your purpose and truth
• Encouragement to release limiting beliefs and reignite your dreams

“Can you give yourself permission to dream?

”If this episode spoke to you, please take a moment to:

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Welcome to The Daring Well Podcast! 

In this empowering episode, I’m diving deep into the mindset it takes to cultivate relentless happiness. We’re exploring how mental agility, aligning with your truth - your feelings and thoughts, and making intentional choices can radically shift the way you live and feel—no matter your circumstances.

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to develop mental toughness and emotional resilience
• The power of choosing happiness—even in chaos or stillness
• How to shift your mindset by changing the story you’re telling yourself
• Why your feelings are valid and worthy of expression
• How to visualize a happier, more aligned version of YOU
• The truth about your worth and why you deserve happiness now—not later

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In this heartfelt episode of The Daring Well Podcast, I sit down with Design Your Life Certified Coach, Creative Director, Speaker, and mother Krista Casey to explore her powerful journey through pregnancy loss, healing, and personal transformation. From experiencing two miscarriages while living abroad as an expat during the 2020 pandemic to ultimately embracing motherhood with resilience and purpose, Krista opens up about the emotional depth of loss, isolation, fears, and the unexpected gifts of growth.

This conversation touches on themes of shame, isolation, nervous system regulation, mindset shifts, and the power of community. Krista also introduces us to the concept of life design, explaining how self-awareness and aligned decision-making can be transformational tools in both healing and parenting.

If you’ve ever walked through grief, questioned your path to motherhood, or wondered how to reclaim your strength after loss—this episode will meet you with honesty, hope, and compassion.

Connect with Krista Casey:

Website - www.kristacaseycoaching.com

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/krista-casey-623a95b

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In this empowering episode of The Daring Well Podcast, I sit down with Shannon, a career alignment architect, author, and leadership development trainer, to explore how misalignment—not just overwork—can lead to burnout, and how to rebuild your career from a place of truth, purpose, and inner alignment.

Shannon shares her own personal journey of career transformation, the moment she realized she was out of sync with her work, and the powerful six-step blueprint she created to help others realign with their true professional path.

Whether you're feeling stuck, emotionally drained, or simply longing for more meaning in your work, this conversation will help you see discomfort not as a burden, but as a signal calling you toward growth.

To connect with Shannon Smith, the Career Alignment Architect:

Website

https://www.shannondsmith.com/starthere

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https://curecareerburnout.substack.com

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In this empowering episode, Dr. Christine Boev joins us to break down the truth about menopause, perimenopause, and the power of self-care.

From hormones to mindset, we explore what it really takes to feel strong, vibrant, and whole in midlife. If you're navigating hot flashes, mood swings, or just feeling off, this conversation is your reminder that you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.

✨ Prioritizing your health isn't selfish—it’s the key to thriving in every season of life

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Website:  mastermenopause.com

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineboev/

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Today, we’re going to talk about how balancing rest, so that mindfulness, intentional rest, how that kind of rest can recharge your spirit, renew your mind, and increase your energy levels.   My dear, it’s time to honor yourself with the gift of a sacred pause and just rest. 

I want to take a quick moment to invite you out to the Sacred Rest Retreat.  This will be a time to pause and focus on self care and learn new mindfulness and grounding techniques to reset your mind and your nervous system.   You can get all the details https://www.daringwell.com/Retreat. So if you haven’t signed up, you need to do so soon because seats are filling up quickly.  And that’s https://www.daringwell.com/Retreat

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Welcome back to The Daring Well Podcast! 

As the dust of New Year’s resolutions settles, it’s time to check in—are you still aligned with your goals and purpose? In this episode, we’re leaning into the power of choosing a Word of the Year to anchor you in truth, clarity, and intentional action.

We’ll explore:
✨ How your word connects to your values and vision
✨ The importance of alignment in your daily life
✨ Why resistance to change keeps you stuck—and how to break free

I’ll also share my Word of the Year and practical steps to help you realign with yours.

🔗 Join me for the Sacred Rest Retreat to reset and recharge: https://www.daringwell.com/Retreat

💌 What’s your Word of the Year? Share it with me at info@DaringWell.com or connect on YouTube!

Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a review—your support helps spread this message to women just like you.

Until next time, keep living, loving, and daring well!

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In this powerful episode of The Daring Well Podcast, I sit down with Chandra Skye to discuss her journey through divorce, PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), and her path to self-love. Chandra shares how radical acceptance, DBT therapy, and self-compassion helped her reclaim her life after emotional and physical hardships. 

We talk about breaking free from negative self-talk, overcoming suicidal ideations, recognizing the signs of abuse, and the small steps that lead to healing. 

If you or someone you love is struggling with PMDD, toxic relationships, or a major life transition, this episode is a must-listen.

🌟 Connect with Chandra: 

Website: https://www.strollingskye.com/

📲 Instagram:www.instagram.com/strollingskye/ 

🔗 Listen now and take a step toward healing and empowerment!

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Are you looking for ways to feel more calm and happy? Do you want more stress management tools and techniques? Sign up to get on the email list to get more details for our upcoming wellness retreat (in-person and online).
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For free wellness resources. Click the link to tap into new ways to reset with mindfulness, holistic wellness tips, and coping skills.
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Join me on The Daring Well Podcast as I chat with Davida Elizabeth Arnold about the unique journey of Black women navigating perimenopause and menopause. 

We explore self-reflection, resilience, and embracing change with grace. Lean in and tune in for empowering insights and practical tips for how to thrive through this season of life.

To connect with Davida Elizabeth Arnold:

https://www.wetheaunties.club/work-with-me

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@wetheaunties

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For free wellness resources. Click the link to tap into new ways to reset with mindfulness, holistic wellness tips, and coping skills.
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Join me for a special guided meditation focused on embracing joy and reconnecting with your divine feminine energy. In this episode I guide you in grounding yourself with a peaceful moment through breathwork, positive "I am" affirmations, and mindful awareness. This guided meditation is perfect for incorporating into your daily routine, and it can help to rewire negative thought patterns, reduce stress, and cultivate more self-love. 

Whether you're getting dressed, doing dishes, or commuting, take this opportunity to pause, center yourself, and awaken the powerful feminine energy within. Leave feeling refreshed, empowered, and rooted in joy that shines from within, regardless of external circumstances.

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In today's episode, we’re talking about the concept of Wintering and exploring this idea of Leaning into Rest. 

In our fast-paced world, the idea of "wintering" goes far beyond the literal cold season. It's an invitation—a deeply personal journey of retreat, reflection, and renewal. Just as nature teaches us through its cycles, wintering is about honoring the seasons of our own lives, whether they're moments of joy, pain, growth, or transition.

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In this week's episode, discover the healing & transformative power of forgiveness with Author, International speaker, Forgiveness & Transformation Coach, Katharine Giovanni.  Learn how to free your mind, release negativity, and embrace joy through a step-by-step method to forgiveness. Start small and work your way up to reclaiming your joy, peace, and freedom today!

To connect with Katharine Giovanni:

Her website: https://katharinegiovanni.com/

Her latest book, "The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power"

https://katharinegiovanni.com/forgiveness/

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Are you looking for ways to feel more calm and happy? Do you want more stress management tools and techniques? Sign up to get on the email list to get more details for our upcoming wellness retreat (in-person and online).
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For free wellness resources. Click the link to tap into new ways to reset with mindfulness, holistic wellness tips, and coping skills.
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