quick update on the podcast and potential plans for the future

quick update on the podcast and potential plans for the future

is this thing on?

After a lot of back-and-forth, I've decided to step away from the podcast for a bit. I feel a strong pull to simplify my life and get quieter, so I'm going to practice what I preach and listen to myself. Thank you all for your support! I hope to be back with a more intentional show. In the meantime, please take the time you would normally listen to this show and use it as quality, quiet, alone time with yourself!

After a lot of back-and-forth, I've decided to step away from the podcast for a bit. I feel a strong pull to simplify my life and get quieter, so I'm going to practice what I preach and listen to myself. Thank you all for your support! I hope to be back with a more intentional show. In the meantime, please take the time you would normally listen to this show and use it as quality, quiet, alone time with yourself!

until we speak again

In this end-of-the-year solo episode, I share 21 life lessons for the New Year.  Below are the lessons I share and discuss, and (as promised) links to all the blogs/articles referenced throughout.  1.      It’s okay to be a thinker.  Thought Catalog - 5 Little Reasons Why It’s Actually Good To Be An ‘Overthinker’   2.      Everything matters.   3.      There is insight in every emotion – good and bad.  Blog – All the Feels   4.      We can only ever love to the extent that we understand love.   5.      Our relationship with our self takes time.   6.      Life has different seasons. Check out Ep. 9: How to East the Stress of Self-Care with Megan Weigel, DNP Blog – The Gift   7.      Nothing ever goes away, until it has taught us what we need to know. Quote by Pema Chodron   8.      The point of relationships are to trigger our shit.   9.      Our brain can’t always be trusted.   10.  Set boundaries. Check out Ep. 15: Meeting Needs in Relationships with Dr. Kirstie Overstreet   11.  It’s not easy to listen to your gut. Thought Catalog - These 3 Important Tells Mean Your Gut Is Speaking Up And You Need To Listen   12.  Maybe there is no right and wrong.   13.  Life knows better. Blog - Maybe Life Knows Better   14.  Everything that matters is happening inside us. Blog – The Ruse   15.  It is what it is.   16.  We actually can change others… but only by changing ourselves. Check out Ep. 18: Using Awareness &amp; Perspective to Move Forward with Bryan Falchuk Thought Catalog - When We Give Up On Others, We Give Up On Ourselves   17.  All change starts with awareness.   18.  Life is only lived one step at a time. Blog – The Moment   19.  Trust the process.  Thought Catalog - Oops, I Bought 3,000 Instagram Followers   20.  The reaction doesn’t belong to you. From Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Big Magic   21.  Agree to disagree. Check out Ep. 73: just me: on empathy amid controversy    Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.  Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.  And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com  Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com

In this end-of-the-year solo episode, I share 21 life lessons for the New Year. Below are the lessons I share and discuss, and (as promised) links to all the blogs/articles referenced throughout. 1.      It’s okay to be a thinker. Thought Catalog - <a href="https://thoughtcatalog.com/kacie-main/2019/01/5-little-reasons-why-its-actually-good-to-be-an-overthinker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Little Reasons Why It’s Actually Good To Be An ‘Overthinker’</a> 2.      Everything matters. 3.      There is insight in every emotion – good and bad. Blog – <a href="https://kaciemain.com/realtalk/blog-allowing-feelings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All the Feels</a> 4.      We can only ever love to the extent that we understand love. 5.      Our relationship with our self takes time. 6.      Life has different seasons. Check out Ep. 9: How to East the Stress of Self-Care with Megan Weigel, DNP Blog – <a href="https://kaciemain.com/realtalk/moving-back-in-parents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gift</a> 7.      Nothing ever goes away, until it has taught us what we need to know. Quote by Pema Chodron 8.      The point of relationships are to trigger our shit. 9.      Our brain can’t always be trusted. 10.  Set boundaries. Check out Ep. 15: Meeting Needs in Relationships with Dr. Kirstie Overstreet 11.  It’s not easy to listen to your gut. Thought Catalog - <a href="https://thoughtcatalog.com/kacie-main/2019/01/these-3-important-tells-mean-your-gut-is-speaking-up-and-you-need-to-listen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">These 3 Important Tells Mean Your Gut Is Speaking Up And You Need To Listen</a> 12.  Maybe there is no right and wrong. 13.  Life knows better. Blog - <a href="https://kaciemain.com/realtalk/blog-trust-life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maybe Life Knows Better</a> 14.  Everything that matters is happening inside us. Blog – <a href="https://kaciemain.com/realtalk/blog-healing-process" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ruse</a> 15.  It is what it is. 16.  We actually can change others… but only by changing ourselves. Check out Ep. 18: Using Awareness &amp; Perspective to Move Forward with Bryan Falchuk Thought Catalog - <a href="https://thoughtcatalog.com/kacie-main/2019/03/when-we-give-up-on-others-we-give-up-on-ourselves/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When We Give Up On Others, We Give Up On Ourselves</a> 17.  All change starts with awareness. 18.  Life is only lived one step at a time. Blog – <a href="https://kaciemain.com/realtalk/blog-push-through-struggle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Moment</a> 19.  Trust the process. Thought Catalog - <a href="https://thoughtcatalog.com/kacie-main/2019/10/oops-i-bought-3000-instagram-followers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oops, I Bought 3,000 Instagram Followers</a> 20.  The reaction doesn’t belong to you. From Elizabeth Gilbert’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594634726/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1594634726&amp;linkId=0853efcd50e872fae13ecf36cb8865ce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Magic</a> 21.  Agree to disagree. Check out Ep. 73: just me: on empathy amid controversy Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain0b-20&amp;linkId=43a190c2827f2eb0db0eda3e21aaaa06" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a>

just me: Life Lessons for the New Year

In the first-ever episode of the podcast, we talk with my high school friend Graham and hear his story of struggling to come to grips with the death of his mother at a young age, all while realizing he was gay in a time and environment that wasn’t supportive of that.   In this episode, we discuss:  ·      How our selflessness can be such a noble thing, yet it can have some serious consequences for our relationship with ourselves and others. ·      How oftentimes we must process and accept things internally before we are ready to share them with the people in our lives. ·      How you truly never know what someone else is going through. ·      The awareness in relationships to stop and consider if you want to be in those relationships vs. focusing on the other person and what they want or how they’re feeling. ·      How everything we go through in life serves a purpose.  You can find and follow Graham here: Instagram: @instagrahamfrancisco Let Me Introduce You Podcast Instagram: @letmeintroyoupod Twitter: @letmeintroyou  PREVIOUS EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ep. 70: Balancing Taking Care of Yourself &amp; Being There for Others with Asha Tarry Ep. 48: Embracing the Real Rebel Within You with Katie Buemann Ep. 44: Death, God, Religion, &amp; Mysticism with Rev. Peter Panagore   SHOP CLEAN products with DISCOUNTS in my SHOP!  Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast or Facebook @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In the first-ever episode of the podcast, we talk with my high school friend Graham and hear his story of struggling to come to grips with the death of his mother at a young age, all while realizing he was gay in a time and environment that wasn’t supportive of that. In this episode, we discuss: ·      How our selflessness can be such a noble thing, yet it can have some serious consequences for our relationship with ourselves and others. ·      How oftentimes we must process and accept things internally before we are ready to share them with the people in our lives. ·      How you truly never know what someone else is going through. ·      The awareness in relationships to stop and consider if you want to be in those relationships vs. focusing on the other person and what they want or how they’re feeling. ·      How everything we go through in life serves a purpose. You can find and follow Graham here: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/instagrahamfrancisco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@instagrahamfrancisco</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-me-introduce-you/id1532702569" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let Me Introduce You Podcast</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/letmeintroyoupod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@letmeintroyoupod</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/letmeintroyou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@letmeintroyou</a> PREVIOUS EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ep. 70: Balancing Taking Care of Yourself &amp; Being There for Others with Asha Tarry Ep. 48: Embracing the Real Rebel Within You with Katie Buemann Ep. 44: Death, God, Religion, &amp; Mysticism with Rev. Peter Panagore SHOP CLEAN products with DISCOUNTS in my <a href="https://kaciemain.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHOP</a>! Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a> or Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebetteryoupodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain0b-20&amp;linkId=43a190c2827f2eb0db0eda3e21aaaa06" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

*BEST OF THE PODCAST* Setting Ourselves Aside with Graham

Amy Pope-Latham

In this episode, we talk about the various forms of trauma, how it affects us and our brains, and look at a powerful treatment therapy to heal the negative impacts of trauma.   Amy Pope-Latham is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. She received an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University's School of Medicine and Social Welfare. She offers EMDR, as well as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and largely incorporates Evidence-Based Practices and Somatic and Mindfulness-based Therapy for a variety of presenting symptoms such as grief, anxiety, complex trauma, obsessive and compulsive thinking patterns, and substance use.  In this episode, we discuss:  ·      How our minds – like our bodies – are actually set up to heal themselves. ·      The different approaches to help reconnect our mind and our body and remove the continuous pain from trauma. ·      How EMDR is a tool to access our limbic system, where we store - and essentially hide – our physical feelings, and revisit and process traumatic experiences in a safe space. ·      Our drive for connection and how that impacts how we react to trauma. ·      How important it is to recognize that we are all in process and wherever you are in that process is exactly where you need to be.  You can find and follow Amy here: CoastalBeachesTherapy.com Instagram: @coastalbeachestherapy Facebook: @coastalbeachestherapy  PREVIOUS EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ep. 81: Equine Therapy to Bring You Back to Self with Dr. Ashley Dial Ep. 79: Finding Forgiveness &amp; Healing with Sara Schulting Kranz Ep. 69: Breathing Through Stress &amp; Anxiety with Dr. Emma Seppala   SHOP CLEAN products with DISCOUNTS in my SHOP!  Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast or Facebook @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this episode, we talk about the various forms of trauma, how it affects us and our brains, and look at a powerful treatment therapy to heal the negative impacts of trauma. Amy Pope-Latham is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. She received an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University's School of Medicine and Social Welfare. She offers EMDR, as well as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and largely incorporates Evidence-Based Practices and Somatic and Mindfulness-based Therapy for a variety of presenting symptoms such as grief, anxiety, complex trauma, obsessive and compulsive thinking patterns, and substance use. In this episode, we discuss: ·      How our minds – like our bodies – are actually set up to heal themselves. ·      The different approaches to help reconnect our mind and our body and remove the continuous pain from trauma. ·      How EMDR is a tool to access our limbic system, where we store - and essentially hide – our physical feelings, and revisit and process traumatic experiences in a safe space. ·      Our drive for connection and how that impacts how we react to trauma. ·      How important it is to recognize that we are all in process and wherever you are in that process is exactly where you need to be. You can find and follow Amy here: <a href="https://www.coastalbeachestherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CoastalBeachesTherapy.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coastalbeachestherapy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@coastalbeachestherapy</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CoastalBeachesTherapy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@coastalbeachestherapy</a> PREVIOUS EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ep. 81: Equine Therapy to Bring You Back to Self with Dr. Ashley Dial Ep. 79: Finding Forgiveness &amp; Healing with Sara Schulting Kranz Ep. 69: Breathing Through Stress &amp; Anxiety with Dr. Emma Seppala SHOP CLEAN products with DISCOUNTS in my <a href="https://kaciemain.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHOP</a>! Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a> or Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebetteryoupodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain0b-20&amp;linkId=43a190c2827f2eb0db0eda3e21aaaa06" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

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Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui

In this episode, Krista (founder of A Life in Progress) and I discuss the messiness of life and how to use self-compassion to get through it.  Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui works as a writer &amp; Joyful Living Educator. Her mission is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear and show up fully - with joy and on purpose - to their imperfect and beautiful lives, in every season.  In this episode, we discuss:  ·      How to better understand your sensitivity and see that there is beauty in it. ·      The importance of fully accepting ourselves, including the mess, pain, and discomfort that comes with growth. ·      Perfectionism and the different ways it can show up. ·      How our struggles are actually tied in with our strengths. ·      Using curiosity vs. judgment to see how nothing is inherently “bad.” ·      How our different traits live on a spectrum of healthy vs. unhealthy and the importance of being aware of that. ·      How being deeply rooted in self-awareness and self-compassion can help us stay grounded when we move along those spectrums. ·      The difference and relationship between self-compassion, self-esteem, and self-worth. ·      How self-compassion involves allowing all the emotions and all the messy parts of life. ·      And the power of both/and instead of either/or.  You can find and follow Krista here: www.alifeinprogress.ca Facebook: @alifeinprogressca Instagram: @a_life_in_progress  RESOURCES: Kristin Neff Brene Brown Byron Katie Parker Palmer – Let Your Life Speak  PREVIOUS EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ep. 80: Balancing It All is Bullshit with Casey Castro Ep. 79: Finding Forgiveness &amp; Healing with Sara Schulting Kranz Ep. 75: Finding the Positive &amp; Going After Big Goals with Paralympic Athlete Sydney Collier Ep. 71: Transforming Your Mindset to Believe You’re Enough with Leisse Wilcox  SHOP CLEAN products with DISCOUNTS in my SHOP!  Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast or Facebook @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com     Some links are Affiliate links.

In this episode, Krista (founder of A Life in Progress) and I discuss the messiness of life and how to use self-compassion to get through it. Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui works as a writer &amp; Joyful Living Educator. Her mission is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear and show up fully - with joy and on purpose - to their imperfect and beautiful lives, in every season. In this episode, we discuss: ·      How to better understand your sensitivity and see that there is beauty in it. ·      The importance of fully accepting ourselves, including the mess, pain, and discomfort that comes with growth. ·      Perfectionism and the different ways it can show up. ·      How our struggles are actually tied in with our strengths. ·      Using curiosity vs. judgment to see how nothing is inherently “bad.” ·      How our different traits live on a spectrum of healthy vs. unhealthy and the importance of being aware of that. ·      How being deeply rooted in self-awareness and self-compassion can help us stay grounded when we move along those spectrums. ·      The difference and relationship between self-compassion, self-esteem, and self-worth. ·      How self-compassion involves allowing all the emotions and all the messy parts of life. ·      And the power of both/and instead of either/or. You can find and follow Krista here: <a href="http://www.alifeinprogress.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alifeinprogress.ca</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alifeinprogressca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alifeinprogressca</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/a_life_in_progress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@a_life_in_progress</a> RESOURCES: <a href="https://self-compassion.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristin Neff</a> <a href="https://brenebrown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brene Brown</a> <a href="https://thework.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Byron Katie</a> Parker Palmer – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0787947350/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0787947350&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain22-20&amp;linkId=9871e91e878e3a1cab4d4aa94c03970e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let Your Life Speak</a> PREVIOUS EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ep. 80: Balancing It All is Bullshit with Casey Castro Ep. 79: Finding Forgiveness &amp; Healing with Sara Schulting Kranz Ep. 75: Finding the Positive &amp; Going After Big Goals with Paralympic Athlete Sydney Collier Ep. 71: Transforming Your Mindset to Believe You’re Enough with Leisse Wilcox SHOP CLEAN products with DISCOUNTS in my <a href="https://kaciemain.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHOP</a>! Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a> or Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebetteryoupodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain0b-20&amp;linkId=43a190c2827f2eb0db0eda3e21aaaa06" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a> Some links are Affiliate links.

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Jungian Psychologist

Gary Bobroff

In this episode, we talk Jungian psychological insight into our unconscious, and knowing and embracing our archetypes.  Gary S. Bobroff is the author of Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung (2020) and Crop Circles, Jung &amp; the Reemergence of the Archetypal Feminine (2014). He is the founder of Jungian Online and JUNG Archademy and the developer and facilitator of Archetypal Nature. He has an MA in Jungian-oriented Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and a BA from the University of British Columbia, Canada.   In this episode, we discuss:  ·      A brief history of Carl Jung – his work, his contribution to psychology, and his influence on our culture. ·      The human psyche and the different views – or definitions – of it. ·      Our egos and how they can be under-developed or over-developed. ·      How we need a strong sense of self in order to grow. ·      Archetypal principles and where they exist in our culture and our psyches. ·      Four common personality archetypes and their different characteristics. ·      Whether we should try to enhance each archetype within us or settle for being in one or two. ·      How to identify our archetype and how to look at other archetypes to further our own growth. ·      How we can get trapped trying to live in a different archetype because that’s what we think we are supposed to be. ·      How understanding the different archetypes can help in relationships, especially family. ·      And how archetypes impact dating and relationships.  You can find and follow Gary here: GSBobroff.com ArchetypalNature.com Facebook: @ArchetypalNature JungArchademy.com JungianOnline.com Instagram: @JungianOnline Twitter: @JungianOnline Facebook: @JungianOnline Check out his course on Archetypal Nature. His books – Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung Crop Circles, Jung &amp; the Reemergence of the Archetypal Feminine  Archetypes article I reference in the episode.   Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast or Facebook @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this episode, we talk Jungian psychological insight into our unconscious, and knowing and embracing our archetypes. Gary S. Bobroff is the author of Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung (2020) and Crop Circles, Jung &amp; the Reemergence of the Archetypal Feminine (2014). He is the founder of Jungian Online and JUNG Archademy and the developer and facilitator of Archetypal Nature. He has an MA in Jungian-oriented Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and a BA from the University of British Columbia, Canada.  In this episode, we discuss: ·      A brief history of Carl Jung – his work, his contribution to psychology, and his influence on our culture. ·      The human psyche and the different views – or definitions – of it. ·      Our egos and how they can be under-developed or over-developed. ·      How we need a strong sense of self in order to grow. ·      Archetypal principles and where they exist in our culture and our psyches. ·      Four common personality archetypes and their different characteristics. ·      Whether we should try to enhance each archetype within us or settle for being in one or two. ·      How to identify our archetype and how to look at other archetypes to further our own growth. ·      How we can get trapped trying to live in a different archetype because that’s what we think we are supposed to be. ·      How understanding the different archetypes can help in relationships, especially family. ·      And how archetypes impact dating and relationships. You can find and follow Gary here: <a href="https://www.gsbobroff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GSBobroff.com</a> <a href="https://www.archetypalnature.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ArchetypalNature.com</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArchetypalNature" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ArchetypalNature</a> <a href="https://www.jungarchademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JungArchademy.com</a> <a href="https://www.jungianonline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JungianOnline.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jungianonline/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JungianOnline</a> Twitter: <a href="https://www.jungianonline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JungianOnline</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JungianOnline/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JungianOnline</a> Check out his course on <a href="https://www.archetypalnature.com/tribes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archetypal Nature.</a> His books – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1789505755/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1789505755&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain22-20&amp;linkId=fe6279dcd5a50201e8b54a95ddadb7d9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583947353/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1583947353&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain22-20&amp;linkId=8418ca1600da485c7c090533a2e9f9ec" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crop Circles, Jung &amp; the Reemergence of the Archetypal Feminine</a> <a href="https://www.archetypalnature.com/blog/2018/4/1/the-gods-in-other-men" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archetypes article</a> I reference in the episode. Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a> or Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebetteryoupodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain22-20&amp;linkId=c856bc9cd163f6375be51e49581f1e5a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

*BEST OF THE PODCAST* Your Unconscious, Your Ego, & You with Jungian Psychologist Gary Bobroff

Ashley Dial

In this episode, we discuss equine therapy and the incredible ability horses have to sense what’s going on inside us and help us work through whatever is blocking us from a stronger sense of self.    Dr. Ashley Dial (formerly Dr. Thompson) received her PhD in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute of Carpinteria, CA. Unlike traditional Western psychology, Depth Psychology does not seek to label problems or prescribe quick fix solutions, instead it approaches mental health issues with compassion, love, empathy, and creates consciousness around what troubles us. Dr. Dial’s research and studies on the horse-human relationship have afforded her special insight into the psychological elements involved in equine therapies. In addition to her in-depth studies and education, Dr. Dial’s experience working on horse ranches gave her the advantage of complete immersion into the understanding of horses.   Combining her knowledge of Depth Psychology and Trans-species Psychology, Dr. Dial has developed a unique therapeutic model that offers a refreshing and real approach to modern day issues. Dr. Dial’s therapeutic technique is personable, honest, and organic. Working from a Jungian perspective of mental health, the entirety of the individual is taken into consideration and worked with in-depth. As the goal of any mental health treatment model should be, Dr. Dial engages clients with the expectation that whatever issues they may have, their treatment will be specific and result oriented.   In this episode, we discuss:  ·      Her very interesting story of why she first started working with horses. ·      What depth psychology is and how it differs from traditional psychology. ·      The significance and the insight we can gain from our dreams. ·      The energetic conversations that are happening alongside our actual conversations. ·      The intuitive nature of horses and how they can sense what’s going on in us. ·      How and why trans-species therapy can be an easier way to work through traumas and issues than traditional therapy. ·      How working with horses can help with everything from trauma, depression, and grief to everyday stressors and anxiety.   You can find and follow Dr. Dial here: ThompsonTherapy.com Instagram: @thompson_therapy Facebook: @AshleyThompsonPhD   PREVIOUS EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ep. 79: Finding Forgiveness &amp; Healing with Sara Schulting Kranz Ep. 72: To Change Your Life &amp; Change the World, You Have to Do the Work with Brandi Harvey Ep. 69: Breathing Through Stress &amp; Anxiety with Dr. Emma Seppala  Ep. 43: Brainwash Yourself to Make Better Decisions with Dr. Austin Perlmutter Ep. 24: Meditation to Reduce Stress, Increase Focus, &amp; Rest Your Brain with Monty Cholmeley Ep. 51: Your Unconscious, Your Ego, &amp; You with Jungian Psychologist Gary Bobroff Ep. 7: How the Body Remembers What the Mind Tries to Forget with Amy Pope-Latham   Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast or Facebook @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com  Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.  Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com 

In this episode, we discuss equine therapy and the incredible ability horses have to sense what’s going on inside us and help us work through whatever is blocking us from a stronger sense of self. Dr. Ashley Dial (formerly Dr. Thompson) received her PhD in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute of Carpinteria, CA. Unlike traditional Western psychology, Depth Psychology does not seek to label problems or prescribe quick fix solutions, instead it approaches mental health issues with compassion, love, empathy, and creates consciousness around what troubles us. Dr. Dial’s research and studies on the horse-human relationship have afforded her special insight into the psychological elements involved in equine therapies. In addition to her in-depth studies and education, Dr. Dial’s experience working on horse ranches gave her the advantage of complete immersion into the understanding of horses. Combining her knowledge of Depth Psychology and Trans-species Psychology, Dr. Dial has developed a unique therapeutic model that offers a refreshing and real approach to modern day issues. Dr. Dial’s therapeutic technique is personable, honest, and organic. Working from a Jungian perspective of mental health, the entirety of the individual is taken into consideration and worked with in-depth. As the goal of any mental health treatment model should be, Dr. Dial engages clients with the expectation that whatever issues they may have, their treatment will be specific and result oriented. In this episode, we discuss: ·      Her very interesting story of why she first started working with horses. ·      What depth psychology is and how it differs from traditional psychology. ·      The significance and the insight we can gain from our dreams. ·      The energetic conversations that are happening alongside our actual conversations. ·      The intuitive nature of horses and how they can sense what’s going on in us. ·      How and why trans-species therapy can be an easier way to work through traumas and issues than traditional therapy. ·      How working with horses can help with everything from trauma, depression, and grief to everyday stressors and anxiety. You can find and follow Dr. Dial here: <a href="https://www.thompsontherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThompsonTherapy.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thompson_therapy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thompson_therapy</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AshleyThompsonPhD/?ref=settings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AshleyThompsonPhD</a> PREVIOUS EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ep. 79: Finding Forgiveness &amp; Healing with Sara Schulting Kranz Ep. 72: To Change Your Life &amp; Change the World, You Have to Do the Work with Brandi Harvey Ep. 69: Breathing Through Stress &amp; Anxiety with Dr. Emma Seppala Ep. 43: Brainwash Yourself to Make Better Decisions with Dr. Austin Perlmutter Ep. 24: Meditation to Reduce Stress, Increase Focus, &amp; Rest Your Brain with Monty Cholmeley Ep. 51: Your Unconscious, Your Ego, &amp; You with Jungian Psychologist Gary Bobroff Ep. 7: How the Body Remembers What the Mind Tries to Forget with Amy Pope-Latham Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a> or Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebetteryoupodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain22-20&amp;linkId=c856bc9cd163f6375be51e49581f1e5a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Equine Therapy to Bring You Back to Self with Dr. Ashley Dial

Casey Castro

In this episode, we have a very honest conversation about the struggle to balance motherhood, life, and work in the corporate world.  Casey Castro is a mother of four, yogi, and has a passion for helping others to grow and reach their potential. Casey has been a yoga practitioner for over 20 years when a debilitating knee injury left her unable to continue with ballet and martial arts. Since then her practice has evolved with her life.  "Moving my body has always been a priority, and much like the seasons, my practice changes as my life changes. When I teach yoga, I bring a frankness to it. I make it real. I make it accessible. We can't all be Instagram yogis."  This mentality is what drives Sydney Yoga Collective and The Prenatal Yoga Studio to be some of the most popular studios for real people, wearing real clothes, that show up to feel good.   In this episode, we discuss:  ·      Her story of deciding to leave her high-powered, corporate sales job to becoming a full-time mother and yogi. ·      The pressure mothers feel to excel and stay relevant in the corporate world. ·      Whether or not it really is possible to balance a career and parenting. ·      The importance of figuring out what you really want and then accepting that. ·      The role meditation and yoga can play in helping you find clarity in what really matters to you. ·      How to find the time to fit meditation into your busy life. ·      The power of redefining what meditation, yoga, or different acts of self-care look like for you. ·      How little things as simple as smiling or breathing can bring you back into the present moment. ·      A new way to see yoga and how to fit it into your life.  You can find and follow Casey here: SydneyYogaCollective.com Instagram: @sydneyyogacollective @thesydneyyogi Facebook: @sydneyyogacollective Twitter: @sydney_yoga YouTube: @sydneyyogacollective  PREVIOUS EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ep. 65: The Great Divide: Equally Splitting Housework &amp; Childcare with Francine Deutsch Ep. 63: Eastern Philosophy &amp; Living Meditation for Your Life with Dr. Jenelle Kim Ep. 39: Yogic Principles for Life &amp; a Pandemic with Ashton August Ep. 9: How to Ease the Stress of Self-Care with Megan Weigel   Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast or Facebook @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this episode, we have a very honest conversation about the struggle to balance motherhood, life, and work in the corporate world. Casey Castro is a mother of four, yogi, and has a passion for helping others to grow and reach their potential. Casey has been a yoga practitioner for over 20 years when a debilitating knee injury left her unable to continue with ballet and martial arts. Since then her practice has evolved with her life. "Moving my body has always been a priority, and much like the seasons, my practice changes as my life changes. When I teach yoga, I bring a frankness to it. I make it real. I make it accessible. We can't all be Instagram yogis." This mentality is what drives Sydney Yoga Collective and The Prenatal Yoga Studio to be some of the most popular studios for real people, wearing real clothes, that show up to feel good. In this episode, we discuss: ·      Her story of deciding to leave her high-powered, corporate sales job to becoming a full-time mother and yogi. ·      The pressure mothers feel to excel and stay relevant in the corporate world. ·      Whether or not it really is possible to balance a career and parenting. ·      The importance of figuring out what you really want and then accepting that. ·      The role meditation and yoga can play in helping you find clarity in what really matters to you. ·      How to find the time to fit meditation into your busy life. ·      The power of redefining what meditation, yoga, or different acts of self-care look like for you. ·      How little things as simple as smiling or breathing can bring you back into the present moment. ·      A new way to see yoga and how to fit it into your life. You can find and follow Casey here: <a href="https://www.sydneyyogacollective.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SydneyYogaCollective.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyyogacollective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sydneyyogacollective</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesydneyyogi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thesydneyyogi</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SydneyYogaCollective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sydneyyogacollective</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/sydney_yoga" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sydney_yoga</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsv-ylydbkdJoFeHxmLg9HQ?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sydneyyogacollective</a> PREVIOUS EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ep. 65: The Great Divide: Equally Splitting Housework &amp; Childcare with Francine Deutsch Ep. 63: Eastern Philosophy &amp; Living Meditation for Your Life with Dr. Jenelle Kim Ep. 39: Yogic Principles for Life &amp; a Pandemic with Ashton August Ep. 9: How to Ease the Stress of Self-Care with Megan Weigel Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a> or Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebetteryoupodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain22-20&amp;linkId=c856bc9cd163f6375be51e49581f1e5a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Balancing It All is Bullsh*t with Casey Castro

Sara Schulting Kranz

In this episode, we discuss the process of forgiving others, as well as ourselves, and the powerful role nature can play in it.  Sara Schulting Kranz is a professional life and leadership coach, motivational speaker and certified wilderness guide. She specializes in helping those who have suffered hardship or trauma to find forgiveness and strength in their lives through guided wilderness retreats in locations such as the Grand Canyon and the Pacific Rim. Her upcoming book, Walk Through This: Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness, releases November 10, 2020.    In this episode, we discuss:  ·      Her incredible story, including the major traumas she’s been through, and how she came around to writing a book about forgiveness and healing. ·      Our tendency to compare our journeys and our pain to others and why, instead, we should honor our unique journey. ·      How to shift from seeing life as happening to you to happening for you. ·      Why it’s so difficult to forgive people who have hurt us and the power in releasing our pain. ·      Setting intentions vs. goals and opening ourselves up to what life has to offer us.  ·      The importance of knowing our values and being in touch with our inner compass. ·      How connected we all are and how being in nature can help remind us of that. ·      How to define our self-worth. ·      Our tendency to get so comfortable with our pain that it gets difficult to receive and sit with happiness. ·      The process of forgiving ourselves. ·      The importance of taking time to be with ourselves.  You can find and follow Sara here: WalkThroughThisBook.com  SaraSchultingKranz.com Instagram: @saraschultingkranz Facebook: @liveboldly Documentary: WalkThroughThis.com  PREVIOUS EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ep. 56: Exploring the Ten Worlds of Happiness with Dr. Ash Eldifrawi Ep 52: You’re Imperfect, Life is Messy, Show Up Anyway with Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui Ep. 7: How the Body Remembers What the Mind Tries to Forget with Amy Pope-Latham  Check out former guest Melissa Grace’s new book, Home is Where You Are  melissagracewrites.com  Ep.4 Saving Ourselves with Mel Stephens   Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast or Facebook @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com  Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.  Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com 

In this episode, we discuss the process of forgiving others, as well as ourselves, and the powerful role nature can play in it. Sara Schulting Kranz is a professional life and leadership coach, motivational speaker and certified wilderness guide. She specializes in helping those who have suffered hardship or trauma to find forgiveness and strength in their lives through guided wilderness retreats in locations such as the Grand Canyon and the Pacific Rim. Her upcoming book, Walk Through This: Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness, releases November 10, 2020. In this episode, we discuss: ·      Her incredible story, including the major traumas she’s been through, and how she came around to writing a book about forgiveness and healing. ·      Our tendency to compare our journeys and our pain to others and why, instead, we should honor our unique journey. ·      How to shift from seeing life as happening to you to happening for you. ·      Why it’s so difficult to forgive people who have hurt us and the power in releasing our pain. ·      Setting intentions vs. goals and opening ourselves up to what life has to offer us. ·      The importance of knowing our values and being in touch with our inner compass. ·      How connected we all are and how being in nature can help remind us of that. ·      How to define our self-worth. ·      Our tendency to get so comfortable with our pain that it gets difficult to receive and sit with happiness. ·      The process of forgiving ourselves. ·      The importance of taking time to be with ourselves. You can find and follow Sara here: <a href="https://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/harper-horizon/walk-through-this/?utm_source=publicity&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=may-op-ed&amp;utm_content=ja" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WalkThroughThisBook.com</a> <a href="https://www.saraschultingkranz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SaraSchultingKranz.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saraschultingkranz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@saraschultingkranz</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/liveboldly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@liveboldly</a> Documentary: <a href="https://www.walkthroughthis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WalkThroughThis.com</a> PREVIOUS EPISODE RECOMMENDATIONS: Ep. 56: Exploring the Ten Worlds of Happiness with Dr. Ash Eldifrawi Ep 52: You’re Imperfect, Life is Messy, Show Up Anyway with Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui Ep. 7: How the Body Remembers What the Mind Tries to Forget with Amy Pope-Latham Check out former guest Melissa Grace’s new book, <a href="https://www.melissagracewrites.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home is Where You Are</a> <a href="https://www.melissagracewrites.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">melissagracewrites.com</a> Ep.4 Saving Ourselves with Mel Stephens Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a> or Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebetteryoupodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain22-20&amp;linkId=c856bc9cd163f6375be51e49581f1e5a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Finding Forgiveness & Healing with Sara Schulting Kranz 

I’m Kacie Main – a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious, party girl searching for meaning, and my mission is simple – to make life better. For myself… and for YOU! I believe real change always comes from within, and The Better You Podcast was born to discover hidden parts of ourselves and our stories… a safe place where we have real, honest conversations with people from all walks of life to help better understand ourselves so we can become better versions of ourselves. So come along on this journey of discovery with me and make each day – which is full of possibility and promise – start with a better you.

I love Kacie’s quest for knowledge, ongoing pursuit of self discovery, and commitment to sharing her findings with others through her writing and this podcast. If you’re a lifelong learner with a curious mind, this program is for you!

Thanks for Having Me On!

If you&#39;re looking to do some soul-searching, this podcast is for you. Host Kacie Main cuts through the clutter and dives deep into thought-provoking, real, and raw conversation with her guests. Each time I listen, I learn something new and am left with a deeper understanding of the world around me... and how I fit into it. I&#39;m definitely &#34;a better me&#34; for listening.

Real. Raw. Highly Recommend.

I’m Kacie Main – a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious, party girl searching for meaning, and my mission is simple – to make life better. For myself… and for YOU! I believe real change always comes from within, and The Better You Podcast was born to discover hidden parts of ourselves and our stories… a safe place where we have real, honest conversations with people from all walks of life to help better understand ourselves so we can become better versions of ourselves. So come along on this journey of discovery with me and make each day – which is full of possibility and promise – start with a better you.

The Better You with Kacie Main

Jenifer Golden

In this episode, I talk with Jenifer Golden, dating expert and co-host of the It’s Complicated podcast, and we discuss what it’s like to be single these days – from how online dating apps like Bumble have created a lot of gender role confusion to strategies to remove the anxiety that comes with dating.   We discuss:    How your relationship with yourself sets the tone for all our other relationships – so be kind to yourself and as Jen said, date yourself first. How it’s important to be aware of your patterns – aka the games we play – so you can decide whether or not they’re really serving your best interest. How important it is to find a true partner – someone who is going to be there for you in the ways you want and need and is on the same page with what you want for your life and how to tackle all the responsibilities. How there’s no point in playing all the games of guessing people’s motives and feelings – everything will reveal itself. And I love her advice to be still and let life happen as it’s supposed to happen – still show up and be ready but don’t force it. My favorite quote - “I am my best partner and I will always be there for myself”    You can find and follow Jen here: Instagram @jenifergolden It’s Complicated Podcast in Instagram     Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com   Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.   Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.   And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this episode, I talk with Jenifer Golden, dating expert and co-host of the It’s Complicated podcast, and we discuss what it’s like to be single these days – from how online dating apps like Bumble have created a lot of gender role confusion to strategies to remove the anxiety that comes with dating. We discuss: <ul> <li>How your relationship with yourself sets the tone for all our other relationships – so be kind to yourself and as Jen said, date yourself first.</li> <li>How it’s important to be aware of your patterns – aka the games we play – so you can decide whether or not they’re really serving your best interest.</li> <li>How important it is to find a true partner – someone who is going to be there for you in the ways you want and need and is on the same page with what you want for your life and how to tackle all the responsibilities.</li> <li>How there’s no point in playing all the games of guessing people’s motives and feelings – everything will reveal itself.</li> <li>And I love her advice to be still and let life happen as it’s supposed to happen – still show up and be ready but don’t force it.</li> <li>My favorite quote - “I am my best partner and I will always be there for myself”</li> </ul> You can find and follow Jen here: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenifergolden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jenifergolden</a> It’s Complicated Podcast in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/complicatedshow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Ep. 10 - On Being Single These Days w/ Jenifer Golden

In this New Years Eve relevant episode, I share 10 drinking hacks to help you prevent and treat a hangover. Many of these were learned through years of painful trial-and-error research, while others can be found with a quick Google! Cheers to a New Year free of hangovers!  Research/Sources:  What Causes a Hangover and How Long Will It Last? The 15 Best Foods to Eat Before Drinking Alcohol 7 Evidence-Based Ways to Prevent Hangovers The 7 Best Hangover Cures (Backed by Science) The Truth About Hangover Cures: What Works What's the Difference Between Club Soda, Seltzer, Sparkling and Tonic Water? Agave Nectar: A Sweetener That Is Even Worse Than Sugar? What Is Activated Charcoal Good For? Benefits and Uses     Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.  Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.  And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com  Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com      Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

In this New Years Eve relevant episode, I share 10 drinking hacks to help you prevent and treat a hangover. Many of these were learned through years of painful trial-and-error research, while others can be found with a quick Google! Cheers to a New Year free of hangovers! Research/Sources: <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/what-causes-a-hangover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Causes a Hangover and How Long Will It Last?</a> <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-foods-to-eat-before-drinking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 15 Best Foods to Eat Before Drinking Alcohol</a> <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-ways-to-prevent-a-hangover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Evidence-Based Ways to Prevent Hangovers</a> <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-hangover-cures" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 7 Best Hangover Cures (Backed by Science)</a> <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health-news/addiction-what-hangover-cures-work-112913#2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Truth About Hangover Cures: What Works</a> <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/club-soda-vs-seltzer-sparkling-tonic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What's the Difference Between Club Soda, Seltzer, Sparkling and Tonic Water?</a> <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/agave-nectar-is-even-worse-than-sugar#the-plant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Agave Nectar: A Sweetener That Is Even Worse Than Sugar?</a> <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/activated-charcoal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Is Activated Charcoal Good For? Benefits and Uses</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;linkId=11a47bf574d85d27e81c602c8a1efe74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

10 Drinking Hacks for Your New Year

Monica Berg

In this episode, international speaker and spiritual thought leader Monica Berg teaches us how to rethink love - for ourselves and with another. Monica Berg is an international speaker, spiritual thought leader and Chief Communications Officer of the Kabbalah Centre. A self-proclaimed “Change Junkie,” Monica is a fresh voice that channels her many years of kabbalistic study along with personal life experiences. Monica shows individuals how to create a life that not only feels like it’s working, but most importantly, a life in which they are living and loving as the powerful, fulfilled person they’ve always wanted to be. Her latest book, Rethink Love: 3 Steps to Being the One, Attracting the One, and Becoming One is for anyone who is in love, wants love, or wishes to rekindle love.  In this episode, we discuss:  ·      Why our relationship with our self is so important. ·      How we can make sure our relationships are happening through us instead of to us and what that means. ·      The importance of questioning our beliefs to ensure they are working for us. ·      What being authentic really means and why it’s important in relationships. ·      The difference between seeking external validation and accepting feedback to become better. ·      How to know when we have self-work to do in the relationship or when the relationship just isn’t right for us. ·      Soulmate connections vs. soulmate relationships. ·      How opposition in a relationship is not always a bad thing. ·      How to look at and analyze our emotions so they don’t mislead us. ·      What our ego is and how it can be troublesome in relationships. ·      The illusions we can have about relationships – good or bad. ·      How everyone is allowed their own journey – that means you, and your partner.  You can find and follow Monica here: ReThinkLife.today Instagram @MonicaBerg74 Facebook @MonicaBerg74 Twitter @MonicaBerg74 Pinterest @MonicaBerg  Buy her book - Rethink Love: 3 Steps to Being the One, Attracting the One, and Becoming One  Check out my new SHOP! BONUS interview on The Better You(Tube) Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast or Facebook @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com   Some links are Amazon Affiliate links.

In this episode, international speaker and spiritual thought leader Monica Berg teaches us how to rethink love - for ourselves and with another. Monica Berg is an international speaker, spiritual thought leader and Chief Communications Officer of the Kabbalah Centre. A self-proclaimed “Change Junkie,” Monica is a fresh voice that channels her many years of kabbalistic study along with personal life experiences. Monica shows individuals how to create a life that not only feels like it’s working, but most importantly, a life in which they are living and loving as the powerful, fulfilled person they’ve always wanted to be. Her latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1571899987/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1571899987&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain22-20&amp;linkId=3ce3a80428cb6c63153eaaccb927141d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rethink Love: 3 Steps to Being the One, Attracting the One</a>, and Becoming One is for anyone who is in love, wants love, or wishes to rekindle love. In this episode, we discuss: ·      Why our relationship with our self is so important. ·      How we can make sure our relationships are happening through us instead of to us and what that means. ·      The importance of questioning our beliefs to ensure they are working for us. ·      What being authentic really means and why it’s important in relationships. ·      The difference between seeking external validation and accepting feedback to become better. ·      How to know when we have self-work to do in the relationship or when the relationship just isn’t right for us. ·      Soulmate connections vs. soulmate relationships. ·      How opposition in a relationship is not always a bad thing. ·      How to look at and analyze our emotions so they don’t mislead us. ·      What our ego is and how it can be troublesome in relationships. ·      The illusions we can have about relationships – good or bad. ·      How everyone is allowed their own journey – that means you, and your partner. You can find and follow Monica here: <a href="https://rethinklife.today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReThinkLife.today</a> Instagram @MonicaBerg74 Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/monicaberg74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MonicaBerg74</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/monicaberg74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MonicaBerg74</a> Pinterest <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/monicaberg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MonicaBerg</a> Buy her book - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1571899987/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1571899987&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain22-20&amp;linkId=3ce3a80428cb6c63153eaaccb927141d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rethink Love: 3 Steps to Being the One, Attracting the One, and Becoming One</a> Check out my new <a href="https://kaciemain.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHOP</a>! BONUS interview on <a href="https://kaciemain.com/the-better-youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Better You(Tube)</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a> or Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebetteryoupodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain22-20&amp;linkId=c856bc9cd163f6375be51e49581f1e5a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a> Some links are Amazon Affiliate links.

Rethink Love with Monica Berg

In this episode, we talk with Aimee Schreiber, artist, designer, poet, and cohost of the Intentionists Podcast. Aimee grew up in the Mormon church and then experienced what she calls a faith crisis in her twenties. We talk about how the crisis came about, the difficulties she encountered once she started questioning her faith, and how she was able to find peace in her decision and faith in herself. Having been raised in a devoutly religious household, Aimee is fascinated by belief systems and cultures and hopes to inspire others to forge their own paths with curiosity, creativity, and compassion.     We discuss:    How we often don’t even allow ourselves to questions things – our beliefs and thought patterns can be so engrained in us that we become blind to the fact that there are options. How religions can provide a wonderful sense of community, but if you feel like you are “different” or don’t fit into some of the beliefs, it can cause the complete opposite effect and instead leave you feeling extremely isolated. How judgment can hide under “good intentions.” We may think we are looking out for someone or saving them, but aren’t we ultimately judging the way they live their lives? Perhaps that’s where the phrase “the road to hell is paved in good intentions” came from. How we are all human and that essentially means imperfect – we are in process and we are going to make mistakes. So maybe this concept of constantly striving for perfection is doing more harm than good. How sometimes an unintended consequence of religion is an inability to trust ourselves; to instead constantly pray for or search for answers outside ourselves rather than listen to ourselves. And how if you allow yourself to question yourself – from what you believe to how you live your life – it can open up a whole new world of possibilities.    You can find and follow Aimee here: Namastaimee.com Instagram @aimeeschreiber The Intentionists Podcast   Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com   Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.   Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.   And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this episode, we talk with Aimee Schreiber, artist, designer, poet, and cohost of the Intentionists Podcast. Aimee grew up in the Mormon church and then experienced what she calls a faith crisis in her twenties. We talk about how the crisis came about, the difficulties she encountered once she started questioning her faith, and how she was able to find peace in her decision and faith in herself. Having been raised in a devoutly religious household, Aimee is fascinated by belief systems and cultures and hopes to inspire others to forge their own paths with curiosity, creativity, and compassion. We discuss: <ul> <li>How we often don’t even allow ourselves to questions things – our beliefs and thought patterns can be so engrained in us that we become blind to the fact that there are options.</li> <li>How religions can provide a wonderful sense of community, but if you feel like you are “different” or don’t fit into some of the beliefs, it can cause the complete opposite effect and instead leave you feeling extremely isolated.</li> <li>How judgment can hide under “good intentions.” We may think we are looking out for someone or saving them, but aren’t we ultimately judging the way they live their lives? Perhaps that’s where the phrase “the road to hell is paved in good intentions” came from.</li> <li>How we are all human and that essentially means imperfect – we are in process and we are going to make mistakes. So maybe this concept of constantly striving for perfection is doing more harm than good.</li> <li>How sometimes an unintended consequence of religion is an inability to trust ourselves; to instead constantly pray for or search for answers outside ourselves rather than listen to ourselves.</li> <li>And how if you allow yourself to question yourself – from what you believe to how you live your life – it can open up a whole new world of possibilities.</li> </ul> You can find and follow Aimee here: <a href="http://www.namastaimee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Namastaimee.com</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aimeeschreiber/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@aimeeschreiber</a> <a href="https://www.intentionists.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Intentionists Podcast</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Ep. 13 - Finding Faith In Yourself w/ Aimee Schreiber

In this first ever bonus blog episode, I share an article I wrote (ironically) almost exactly one year ago which is a perfect, personal example of what Bryan Falchuk and I discussed in Ep. 18 - Using Awareness &amp; Perspective to Move Forward. You’ll hear how my past pain snuck its way into the present and how I analyzed an overreaction in a relationship to better understand what was really going on with me.   Find the article  here.   Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com   Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.   Find my book –  I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.   And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com         Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

In this first ever bonus blog episode, I share an article I wrote (ironically) almost exactly one year ago which is a perfect, personal example of what Bryan Falchuk and I discussed in Ep. 18 - Using Awareness &amp; Perspective to Move Forward. You’ll hear how my past pain snuck its way into the present and how I analyzed an overreaction in a relationship to better understand what was really going on with me. Find the article <a href="https://medium.com/@kaciemain/trigger-me-this-how-ill-avoid-my-next-freak-out-bb21595de6ee?source=friends_link&amp;sk=2d8c1994da0616aff18ab74879f795ec" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>. Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;linkId=11a47bf574d85d27e81c602c8a1efe74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a> Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

BONUS Blog Episode – Overreacting in a Relationship

Bryan Falchuk

Today we have Bryan Falchuk on the show. I resonate so much with Bryan’s work because it’s very much about bettering ourselves, our lives, and our relationships but always through the lens of focusing on what we can control – which is only ourselves… our actions, our reactions, our interpretations. And he shares a life altering concept that we actually have a lot more control than we realize.   Bryan Falchuk is a best-selling author, speaker and coach. His first book, Do a Day, teaches the philosophy he developed to find your true motivation, set meaningful goals and achieve them by freeing yourself of judgment of the past and fear of the future. His latest book, The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships, helps people see the power they have to make their relationships healthier and happier. Both his books come directly from his experience facing his own barriers so he could move his life forward. Bryan's work has been featured in many top publications like Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, The LA Times, Chicago Tribune and more. He is a frequent speaker at corporate events, conferences, universities and has spoken at multiple TEDx events. Bryan holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and has been a C-level executive and board advisor in the insurance and tech spaces.   We discuss:   Why it sometimes takes rock bottom – or as Bryan calls it, a wreckoning – to get us to face our issues.The delicate balance between facing and processing our past and moving forward, and how we tend to get stuck somewhere in the middle.How recognizing our emotions, giving them space, validating them, and picking them apart is the key to moving forward.How taking the time to analyze our decisions and our reactions can empower us to make real change in our life.The interplay of actions and reactions and how a concept in Bryan’s book, The 50 75 100 Solution, can help us better ourselves and all the relationships in our lives.How to understand our deeper driving forces so they can help us better understand our decisions, and the same goes for others – understanding they too have deeper internal drivers and how that impacts their decisions and actions.And finally, how to find long-lasting motivation and it’s relationship with self-love.   You can find and follow Bryan here: BryanFalchuk.com His books –  Do A Day,  The 50 75 100 Solution Instagram @BryanFalchuk   BOOK RECOMMENDATION  Open Heart, Clear Mind: An Introduction to the Buddha's Teachings Snow Lion   TINYTOWN COOKIES Tinytowncookies.com   Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com   Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.   Find my book –  I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.   And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com         Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Today we have Bryan Falchuk on the show. I resonate so much with Bryan’s work because it’s very much about bettering ourselves, our lives, and our relationships but always through the lens of focusing on what we can control – which is only ourselves… our actions, our reactions, our interpretations. And he shares a life altering concept that we actually have a lot more control than we realize. Bryan Falchuk is a best-selling author, speaker and coach. His first book, Do a Day, teaches the philosophy he developed to find your true motivation, set meaningful goals and achieve them by freeing yourself of judgment of the past and fear of the future. His latest book, The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships, helps people see the power they have to make their relationships healthier and happier. Both his books come directly from his experience facing his own barriers so he could move his life forward. Bryan's work has been featured in many top publications like Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, The LA Times, Chicago Tribune and more. He is a frequent speaker at corporate events, conferences, universities and has spoken at multiple TEDx events. Bryan holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and has been a C-level executive and board advisor in the insurance and tech spaces. We discuss: <ul><li>Why it sometimes takes rock bottom – or as Bryan calls it, a wreckoning – to get us to face our issues.</li><li>The delicate balance between facing and processing our past and moving forward, and how we tend to get stuck somewhere in the middle.</li><li>How recognizing our emotions, giving them space, validating them, and picking them apart is the key to moving forward.</li><li>How taking the time to analyze our decisions and our reactions can empower us to make real change in our life.</li><li>The interplay of actions and reactions and how a concept in Bryan’s book, The 50 75 100 Solution, can help us better ourselves and all the relationships in our lives.</li><li>How to understand our deeper driving forces so they can help us better understand our decisions, and the same goes for others – understanding they too have deeper internal drivers and how that impacts their decisions and actions.</li><li>And finally, how to find long-lasting motivation and it’s relationship with self-love.</li></ul> You can find and follow Bryan here: <a href="https://wordswithkirsten.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BryanFalchuk.com</a> His books – <a href="a%20target=%22_blank%22%20href=%22https%3A/www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998549207/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998549207&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;linkId=921bb9f32faf760018152d24c026ef7f%22%3EDo%20a%20Day%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=kaciemain-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0998549207%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Do A Day</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998549231/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0998549231&amp;linkId=0a1fb5b89bf92931371a326094930abf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The 50 75 100 Solution</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bryanfalchuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BryanFalchuk</a> BOOK RECOMMENDATION <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0937938874/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0937938874&amp;linkId=b8fbb4725017998647e70f5c9cf78221" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Open Heart, Clear Mind: An Introduction to the Buddha's Teachings</a> Snow Lion TINYTOWN COOKIES <a href="https://tinytowncookies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tinytowncookies.com</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;linkId=11a47bf574d85d27e81c602c8a1efe74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a> Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Using Awareness & Perspective to Move Forward with Bryan Falchuk

In this episode, I talk to Amy Pope-Latham, LCSW &amp; certified EMDR therapist, about the importance of our mind-body connection and how certain experiences (known as traumas) can cause us to disassociate from our physical feelings. But through different therapy modalities and even practicing mindfulness, we can become more aware of what our body is trying to tell us and give it the time it needs to process through events that our mind didn’t allow it to.   We discuss:  How our bodies are set up to heal themselves and so too are our minds… and once that process starts, it can’t be stopped. How there are different approaches to help reconnect our mind and our body and remove the continuous pain from trauma, EMDR being one of them but it’s not for everyone. How EMDR is a tool to access our limbic system, where we store – and essentially hide – our physical feelings, and revisit and process traumatic experiences in a safe space. I love the explanation of bottom up vs. top down approaches to therapy and healing and recognizing how tricky our minds can be in getting in the way of our healing. How ultimately, we all want true connection and that’s really the intention behind how we react to trauma. So in that lens, there is nothing “wrong” with us. Our present-day issues are really a result of us doing what we had to do to feel safe at the time. How important it is to recognize that we are all in process and wherever you are in that process is exactly where you need to be. I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely going to google the transtheoretical process for change. And the best quote of the interview – “the body remembers what our mind tries to forget.”    You can find and follow Amy here: Coastalbeachestherapy.com Instagram @coastal_beaches_therapy     Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com   Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.   Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.   And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this episode, I talk to Amy Pope-Latham, LCSW &amp; certified EMDR therapist, about the importance of our mind-body connection and how certain experiences (known as traumas) can cause us to disassociate from our physical feelings. But through different therapy modalities and even practicing mindfulness, we can become more aware of what our body is trying to tell us and give it the time it needs to process through events that our mind didn’t allow it to. We discuss: <ul> <li>How our bodies are set up to heal themselves and so too are our minds… and once that process starts, it can’t be stopped.</li> <li>How there are different approaches to help reconnect our mind and our body and remove the continuous pain from trauma, EMDR being one of them but it’s not for everyone.</li> <li>How EMDR is a tool to access our limbic system, where we store – and essentially hide – our physical feelings, and revisit and process traumatic experiences in a safe space.</li> <li>I love the explanation of bottom up vs. top down approaches to therapy and healing and recognizing how tricky our minds can be in getting in the way of our healing.</li> <li>How ultimately, we all want true connection and that’s really the intention behind how we react to trauma. So in that lens, there is nothing “wrong” with us. Our present-day issues are really a result of us doing what we had to do to feel safe at the time.</li> <li>How important it is to recognize that we are all in process and wherever you are in that process is exactly where you need to be. I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely going to google the transtheoretical process for change.</li> <li>And the best quote of the interview – “the body remembers what our mind tries to forget.”</li> </ul> You can find and follow Amy here: <a href="https://www.coastalbeachestherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coastalbeachestherapy.com</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coastal_beaches_therapy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@coastal_beaches_therapy</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Ep. 7 - How the Body Remembers what the Mind Tries to Forget with Amy Pope-Latham, LCSW & Certified EMDR Therapist

Lee Rankinen

Lee Rankinen started his career focused on the sports industry, but quickly realized that he wanted to be an entrepreneur. Shortly thereafter he attended Pepperdine University where he befriended his now business partner, Justin Malik, and earned his MBA. Justin and Lee created the Optimal Living Daily podcast, where they hand-pick and read you the best content on personal development, minimalism, finance, health, business, and more with author permission. Think of Optimal Living Daily as an audioblog or blogcast where the best blogs are narrated to you for free to inspire positive changes in your life on the go.  In this episode, we discuss:  ·      Why starting small is the way to approach all the big changes we want to make in our life. ·      How being easier on yourself can help you enjoy the process. ·      Why we shouldn’t approach goals with the “I’ll be happy when” mentality. ·      If we really need one all-encompassing life purpose or how maybe that’s a restricted view of purpose. ·      A new way to look at and define limiting beliefs. ·      And why it can all be so difficult to do!  You can find and follow the Optimal Living Daily podcast here: oldpodcast.com Instagram @oldpodcast Facebook group oldpodcast Twitter @OLDpodcast YouTube Pinterest @oldpodcast   Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com  Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.  Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.  And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com     Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Lee Rankinen started his career focused on the sports industry, but quickly realized that he wanted to be an entrepreneur. Shortly thereafter he attended Pepperdine University where he befriended his now business partner, Justin Malik, and earned his MBA. Justin and Lee created the Optimal Living Daily podcast, where they hand-pick and read you the best content on personal development, minimalism, finance, health, business, and more with author permission. Think of Optimal Living Daily as an audioblog or blogcast where the best blogs are narrated to you for free to inspire positive changes in your life on the go. In this episode, we discuss: ·      Why starting small is the way to approach all the big changes we want to make in our life. ·      How being easier on yourself can help you enjoy the process. ·      Why we shouldn’t approach goals with the “I’ll be happy when” mentality. ·      If we really need one all-encompassing life purpose or how maybe that’s a restricted view of purpose. ·      A new way to look at and define limiting beliefs. ·      And why it can all be so difficult to do! You can find and follow the Optimal Living Daily podcast here: <a href="https://oldpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">oldpodcast.com</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oldpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@oldpodcast</a> Facebook group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">oldpodcast</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/OLDPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@OLDpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nH4OSgdL-8irdTC3dEx-w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Pinterest <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/oldpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@oldpodcast</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;linkId=11a47bf574d85d27e81c602c8a1efe74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a> Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

How to Optimize Your Life with Lee Rankinen

Our moods and feelings can shift so slightly that sometimes it happens without us even noticing it. Before you know it, you can end up in a funk – feeling off, unhappy, unfulfilled, lost or disconnected. In my second solo episode, I get real and honest about the current funk I’m in and share my three-step plan to get out of it.   Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com   Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.   Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.   And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

Our moods and feelings can shift so slightly that sometimes it happens without us even noticing it. Before you know it, you can end up in a funk – feeling off, unhappy, unfulfilled, lost or disconnected. In my second solo episode, I get real and honest about the current funk I’m in and share my three-step plan to get out of it. Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Ep. 6 - How To Get Out Of A Funk

In this first solo episode, I turn the questions towards myself and share my story… starting with a big moment in my life when I was definitely the most disconnected from myself.   Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com   Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.   Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.   And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this first solo episode, I turn the questions towards myself and share my story… starting with a big moment in my life when I was definitely the most disconnected from myself. Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Ep. 3 - My Story

Irina Gelman

In this episode, we talk all things body image with clinical psychologist Irina Gelman of The Renfrew Center. Irina Gelman, PsyD, is the Site Director at The Renfrew Center of West Palm Beach. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University and her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Irina specializes in the treatment of eating disorders at all levels of care from inpatient, residential, partial/day, IOP, and outpatient. She joined The Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek, FL as a Psych Tech in 2013 and later completed her clinical internship with Renfrew from 2015-2016. She then moved to Virginia where she worked at Dominion Hospital as a Primary Therapist and a Program Manager. Recently moving back to Florida, Irina has returned to her roots with Renfrew.  In this episode, we discuss: ·      Where our body image issues come from. ·      How society and social media are shaping what body type is considered “ideal.” ·      The line between taking care of yourself physically and going to an extreme that is becoming problematic. ·      The relationship between body image and self-worth. ·      How to notice when we are talking or thinking negatively about our bodies and then give ourselves an alternative way to see ourselves. ·      The normalization of talking about our own bodies in a negative way as well as talking about other people. ·      What parents can do to help foster positive body image in their children. ·      The relationship we have between food and feelings.  You can find and follow The Renfrew Center here: The Renfrew Center Instagram: @renfrewcenter Facebook: /renfrewcenter Twitter: @renfrewcenter YouTube: /TheRenfrewCenter  Check out my new SHOP! Company highlight - Royal is redefining sexual health and personal care products. From condoms, to lubricants, to body wipes, every Royal product is vegan friendly, organic, and all natural to give your goodies what they deserve. Get 15% off your using code: TheBetterYou at checkout.  Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast or Facebook @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com  Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.  Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.  And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com       Some links are Amazon Affiliate links.

In this episode, we talk all things body image with clinical psychologist Irina Gelman of The Renfrew Center. Irina Gelman, PsyD, is the Site Director at The Renfrew Center of West Palm Beach. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University and her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Irina specializes in the treatment of eating disorders at all levels of care from inpatient, residential, partial/day, IOP, and outpatient. She joined The Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek, FL as a Psych Tech in 2013 and later completed her clinical internship with Renfrew from 2015-2016. She then moved to Virginia where she worked at Dominion Hospital as a Primary Therapist and a Program Manager. Recently moving back to Florida, Irina has returned to her roots with Renfrew. In this episode, we discuss: ·      Where our body image issues come from. ·      How society and social media are shaping what body type is considered “ideal.” ·      The line between taking care of yourself physically and going to an extreme that is becoming problematic. ·      The relationship between body image and self-worth. ·      How to notice when we are talking or thinking negatively about our bodies and then give ourselves an alternative way to see ourselves. ·      The normalization of talking about our own bodies in a negative way as well as talking about other people. ·      What parents can do to help foster positive body image in their children. ·      The relationship we have between food and feelings. You can find and follow The Renfrew Center here: <a href="https://renfrewcenter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Renfrew Center</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/renfrewcenter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@renfrewcenter</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RenfrewCenter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/renfrewcenter</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/renfrewcenter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@renfrewcenter</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRenfrewCenter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/TheRenfrewCenter</a> Check out my new <a href="https://kaciemain.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHOP</a>! Company highlight - <a href="https://www.alwaysberoyal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal</a> is redefining sexual health and personal care products. From condoms, to lubricants, to body wipes, every Royal product is vegan friendly, organic, and all natural to give your goodies what they deserve. Get 15% off your using code: TheBetterYou at checkout. Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a> or Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebetteryoupodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain22-20&amp;linkId=c856bc9cd163f6375be51e49581f1e5a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a> Some links are Amazon Affiliate links.

The Body Image Battle with Irina Gelman, PsyD

Mel Stephens

In this episode, I talk to blogger, writer, and host of the Your BFF Podcast Mel Stephens. Heads up that Mel’s story is very intense – it includes her struggles with depression and anxiety, a chronic illness diagnosis, divorce at a young age, issues with support from her family, and a suicide attempt. There is so much valuable insight in her honesty, vulnerability, and perspective of life.   We discuss:    How we tend to hide parts of ourselves or not fully show up in relationships out of fear of how our true selves would be received or feeling like we are wrong in some way How the support we crave from the people in our lives can take many different forms. How their can be unintended consequences from even the best of intentions. How we look for from others what we really need to give or do for ourselves – for example, for Mel it was to be saved and for me it was to be chosen. How it is a difficult process to move from finding happiness, fulfillment and identity in the external to realizing it only exists internally.      You can find and follow Mel here: Musiccitymel.com Instagram @musiccitymel Your BFF Podcast     Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com   Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.   Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.   And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this episode, I talk to blogger, writer, and host of the Your BFF Podcast Mel Stephens. Heads up that Mel’s story is very intense – it includes her struggles with depression and anxiety, a chronic illness diagnosis, divorce at a young age, issues with support from her family, and a suicide attempt. There is so much valuable insight in her honesty, vulnerability, and perspective of life. We discuss: <ul> <li>How we tend to hide parts of ourselves or not fully show up in relationships out of fear of how our true selves would be received or feeling like we are wrong in some way</li> <li>How the support we crave from the people in our lives can take many different forms.</li> <li>How their can be unintended consequences from even the best of intentions.</li> <li>How we look for from others what we really need to give or do for ourselves – for example, for Mel it was to be saved and for me it was to be chosen.</li> <li>How it is a difficult process to move from finding happiness, fulfillment and identity in the external to realizing it only exists internally.</li> </ul> You can find and follow Mel here: <a href="http://musiccitymel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Musiccitymel.com</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musiccitymel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@musiccitymel</a> <a href="http://yourbffpodcast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your BFF Podcast</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Ep. 4 - Saving Ourselves w/ Mel Stephens

Monty Cholmeley

Monty has more than ten years of meditation experience, practicing and teaching a range of styles. He teaches meditation in groups, at work, and also trains future teachers in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in the UK. His mindfulness app Minding is used by people all over the world and is designed to get anyone meditating, no matter how busy, or how little experience they have.  In this episode, we discuss:  ·      How the type of meditation in the Minding app is different than other types of meditation. ·      Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy – what it is, why it was developed, and how it treats anxiety and depression.  ·      What’s really causing our anxiety and what happens in our brain and bodies when we are stressed and anxious. ·      Why it’s important to address and deal with our stress rather than try to push it away and just think of something else. ·      Why it’s important to learn how to meditate vs. sit down and try to “clear your mind.” ·      The expectations we should have for meditation. Spoiler alert – the answer is none. ·      How meditation changes our brain and how it can help with focus and productivity. ·      And how long you need to meditate in order to benefit from it.  You can find and follow the Minding app here: Minding.life Instagram @minding.life  TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:   Follow us on Instagram – so that’s @kaciemain_writes for me, @thebetteryoupdcast for the podcast, and @minding.life for Monty and the app.Share this episode on your own Instagram and tag those 3 handles.And include your favorite takeaway or something you learned.  (if you are not on Instagram but want to participate, reach out to me at thebetteryoupodcast@gmail.com and we will figure out a way for you to enter)  Prizes include: A free copy of the Minding app – so the app is built as a 55 day course that covers 5 stages of meditation. The first 35 days (which is 3 stages) are free and then you typically have to purchase the final 2 stages. But you will get access to the entire course for free!He is giving us two free copies of the app – so there will be two winners for a free full version of the app.And the 3rd prize is a 1-on-1 session with Monty where he’ll introduce you to mindfulness, answer any questions, and lead you in a meditation. AND you will get a free copy of the Minding app so you have everything you need to continue meditating.  BOOK DISCUSSED Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill By Matthieu Ricard  Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com  Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.  Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.  And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

Monty has more than ten years of meditation experience, practicing and teaching a range of styles. He teaches meditation in groups, at work, and also trains future teachers in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in the UK. His mindfulness app Minding is used by people all over the world and is designed to get anyone meditating, no matter how busy, or how little experience they have. In this episode, we discuss: ·      How the type of meditation in the Minding app is different than other types of meditation. ·      Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy – what it is, why it was developed, and how it treats anxiety and depression.  ·      What’s really causing our anxiety and what happens in our brain and bodies when we are stressed and anxious. ·      Why it’s important to address and deal with our stress rather than try to push it away and just think of something else. ·      Why it’s important to learn how to meditate vs. sit down and try to “clear your mind.” ·      The expectations we should have for meditation. Spoiler alert – the answer is none. ·      How meditation changes our brain and how it can help with focus and productivity. ·      And how long you need to meditate in order to benefit from it. You can find and follow the Minding app here: <a href="https://www.minding.life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minding.life</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/minding.life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@minding.life</a> TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: <ol><li>Follow us on Instagram – so that’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a> for me, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thebetteryoupdcast</a> for the podcast, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/minding.life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@minding.life</a> for Monty and the app.</li><li>Share this episode on your own Instagram and tag those 3 handles.</li><li>And include your favorite takeaway or something you learned.</li></ol> (if you are not on Instagram but want to participate, reach out to me at <a href="mailto:thebetteryoupodcast@gmail.com">thebetteryoupodcast@gmail.com</a> and we will figure out a way for you to enter) Prizes include: <ul><li>A free copy of the Minding app – so the app is built as a 55 day course that covers 5 stages of meditation. The first 35 days (which is 3 stages) are free and then you typically have to purchase the final 2 stages. But you will get access to the entire course for free!</li><li>He is giving us two free copies of the app – so there will be two winners for a free full version of the app.</li><li>And the 3rd prize is a 1-on-1 session with Monty where he’ll introduce you to mindfulness, answer any questions, and lead you in a meditation. AND you will get a free copy of the Minding app so you have everything you need to continue meditating.</li></ul> BOOK DISCUSSED <a href="https://www.matthieuricard.org/en/books/happiness-a-guide-to-developing-life-s-most-important-skill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill</a> By Matthieu Ricard Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;linkId=11a47bf574d85d27e81c602c8a1efe74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Meditation to Reduce Stress, Increase Focus, & Rest Your Brain with Monty Cholmeley

In this episode we are talking to Dr. Kristie Overstreet, a clinical sexologist, psychotherapist, and founder of Therapy Department, a private practice that provides consulting, training, therapy, and speaking services. Dr. Kristie spends her days helping people navigate their relationships and identities while growing both personally and professionally. We discuss boundaries, the importance of understanding our own needs and how/where they are being met, how to practice more vulnerability, and how to know if your relationship just isn’t right for you.   We discuss:   Boundaries – what they are, how to set them, and how to know the difference between when your partner crosses a boundary vs. when it’s really your own issues or stuff being triggered.The importance of understanding our own needs, wants, and desires and how we can have all of them met in different aspects of relationships in our lives instead of placing ALL of them on our partner.The importance of vulnerability in a relationship and how to practice more vulnerability in your relationship – and it’s actually very simple.How to figure out if a relationship is right for you AND if it isn’t, how it’s okay to be aware of that but also not be ready to do anything about it yet – give yourself grace.Set your life up to work for you instead of being a victim to life.   You can find and follow Dr. Kirstie here: Kristieoverstreet.com Instagram @kristie_overstreet     Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com   Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.   Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.   And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this episode we are talking to Dr. Kristie Overstreet, a clinical sexologist, psychotherapist, and founder of Therapy Department, a private practice that provides consulting, training, therapy, and speaking services. Dr. Kristie spends her days helping people navigate their relationships and identities while growing both personally and professionally. We discuss boundaries, the importance of understanding our own needs and how/where they are being met, how to practice more vulnerability, and how to know if your relationship just isn’t right for you. We discuss: <ul><li>Boundaries – what they are, how to set them, and how to know the difference between when your partner crosses a boundary vs. when it’s really your own issues or stuff being triggered.</li><li>The importance of understanding our own needs, wants, and desires and how we can have all of them met in different aspects of relationships in our lives instead of placing ALL of them on our partner.</li><li>The importance of vulnerability in a relationship and how to practice more vulnerability in your relationship – and it’s actually very simple.</li><li>How to figure out if a relationship is right for you AND if it isn’t, how it’s okay to be aware of that but also not be ready to do anything about it yet – give yourself grace.</li><li>Set your life up to work for you instead of being a victim to life.</li></ul> You can find and follow Dr. Kirstie here: <a href="https://www.kristieoverstreet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristieoverstreet.com</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristie_overstreet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kristie_overstreet</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Meeting Needs In Relationships w/ Dr. Kristie Overstreet

In this end-of-the-year solo episode, I share 20 lessons I’ve learned in the past year and hope to bring with me into the New Year.  Below are the lessons I share and discuss, and (as promised) links to all the blogs/articles referenced throughout.  It’s okay to be a thinker.  Thought Catalog - 5 Little Reasons Why It’s Actually Good To Be An ‘Overthinker’   Everything matters.   There is insight in every emotion – good and bad.  Blog – All the Feels   We can only ever love to the extent that we understand love.   Our relationship with our self takes time.   Life has different seasons. Check out Ep. 9: How to East the Stress of Self-Care with Megan Weigel, DNP Blog – The Gift   Nothing ever goes away, until it has taught us what we need to know. Quote by Pema Chodron   The point of relationships are to trigger our shit.   Our brain can’t always be trusted.   Set boundaries. Check out Ep. 15: Meeting Needs in Relationships with Dr. Kirstie Overstreet   It’s not easy to listen to your gut. Thought Catalog - These 3 Important Tells Mean Your Gut Is Speaking Up And You Need To Listen   Maybe there is no right and wrong.   Life knows better. Blog - Maybe Life Knows Better   Everything that matters is happening inside us. Blog – The Ruse   It is what it is.   We actually can change others… but only by changing ourselves. Check out Ep. 18: Using Awareness &amp; Perspective to Move Forward with Bryan Falchuk Thought Catalog - When We Give Up On Others, We Give Up On Ourselves   All change starts with awareness.   Life is only lived one step at a time. Blog – The Moment   Trust the process.  Thought Catalog - Oops, I Bought 3,000 Instagram Followers   The reaction doesn’t belong to you. From Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Big Magic     Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.  Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.  And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com  Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com      Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

In this end-of-the-year solo episode, I share 20 lessons I’ve learned in the past year and hope to bring with me into the New Year. Below are the lessons I share and discuss, and (as promised) links to all the blogs/articles referenced throughout. It’s okay to be a thinker. Thought Catalog - <a href="https://thoughtcatalog.com/kacie-main/2019/01/5-little-reasons-why-its-actually-good-to-be-an-overthinker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Little Reasons Why It’s Actually Good To Be An ‘Overthinker’</a> Everything matters. There is insight in every emotion – good and bad. Blog – <a href="https://kaciemain.com/realtalk/feel-all-the-feels" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All the Feels</a> We can only ever love to the extent that we understand love. Our relationship with our self takes time. Life has different seasons. Check out Ep. 9: How to East the Stress of Self-Care with Megan Weigel, DNP Blog – <a href="https://kaciemain.com/realtalk/moving-back-in-parents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gift</a> Nothing ever goes away, until it has taught us what we need to know. Quote by Pema Chodron The point of relationships are to trigger our shit. Our brain can’t always be trusted. Set boundaries. Check out Ep. 15: Meeting Needs in Relationships with Dr. Kirstie Overstreet It’s not easy to listen to your gut. Thought Catalog - <a href="https://thoughtcatalog.com/kacie-main/2019/01/these-3-important-tells-mean-your-gut-is-speaking-up-and-you-need-to-listen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">These 3 Important Tells Mean Your Gut Is Speaking Up And You Need To Listen</a> Maybe there is no right and wrong. Life knows better. Blog - <a href="https://kaciemain.com/realtalk/trust-in-life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maybe Life Knows Better</a> Everything that matters is happening inside us. Blog – <a href="https://kaciemain.com/realtalk/dreams-say-about-life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ruse</a> It is what it is. We actually can change others… but only by changing ourselves. Check out Ep. 18: Using Awareness &amp; Perspective to Move Forward with Bryan Falchuk Thought Catalog - <a href="https://thoughtcatalog.com/kacie-main/2019/03/when-we-give-up-on-others-we-give-up-on-ourselves/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When We Give Up On Others, We Give Up On Ourselves</a> All change starts with awareness. Life is only lived one step at a time. Blog – <a href="https://kaciemain.com/realtalk/overcome-challenges-in-life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Moment</a> Trust the process. Thought Catalog - <a href="https://thoughtcatalog.com/kacie-main/2019/10/oops-i-bought-3000-instagram-followers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oops, I Bought 3,000 Instagram Followers</a> The reaction doesn’t belong to you. From Elizabeth Gilbert’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594634726/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1594634726&amp;linkId=0853efcd50e872fae13ecf36cb8865ce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Magic</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;linkId=11a47bf574d85d27e81c602c8a1efe74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Life Lessons for the New Year

Stefania Lewicki

In this episode, I talk to the woman behind the Instagram handle @asoberfriend – Stefania Lewicki – about the reasons we drink, how we feel after drinking, and how difficult it can be to choose to be sober in today’s alcohol-centric society. Stefania is a Recovery Advocate at a drug and alcohol treatment center, currently working towards a Masters in Clinical Counseling, and at the young age of 27, decided to quit drinking and create a community dedicated to helping those struggling with their relationship with alcohol or how drinking affects their relationships with others or themselves.   We discuss:    How trauma and pain is all relative. As Stefania points out, we need to stop trivializing our feelings because we think things could be worse. Your pain is real and deserves to be addressed. How forgiveness – both towards others and ourselves – is a process and a first, important step is self-love and realizing we are worthy of forgiveness. How oftentimes we drink to overcome anxiety or feelings of depression without realizing the rebound effect that whatever we are trying to drown will just come back with a vengeance as the alcohol leaves our system. How being sober can be very uncomfortable at first. So if it is something you are thinking about trying – even if just for a short period of time – give yourself grace but also recognize that it too is a process and takes practice. And how if you do want to experiment with sobriety and you’re in a relationship, to remember that communication is key. It is important that your partner fully understands your perspective and that you don’t discount theirs.    You can find and follow Stefania here: A Sober Friend Blog Instagram @asoberfriend   Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com   Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.   Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.   And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this episode, I talk to the woman behind the Instagram handle @asoberfriend – Stefania Lewicki – about the reasons we drink, how we feel after drinking, and how difficult it can be to choose to be sober in today’s alcohol-centric society. Stefania is a Recovery Advocate at a drug and alcohol treatment center, currently working towards a Masters in Clinical Counseling, and at the young age of 27, decided to quit drinking and create a community dedicated to helping those struggling with their relationship with alcohol or how drinking affects their relationships with others or themselves. We discuss: <ul> <li>How trauma and pain is all relative. As Stefania points out, we need to stop trivializing our feelings because we think things could be worse. Your pain is real and deserves to be addressed.</li> <li>How forgiveness – both towards others and ourselves – is a process and a first, important step is self-love and realizing we are worthy of forgiveness.</li> <li>How oftentimes we drink to overcome anxiety or feelings of depression without realizing the rebound effect that whatever we are trying to drown will just come back with a vengeance as the alcohol leaves our system.</li> <li>How being sober can be very uncomfortable at first. So if it is something you are thinking about trying – even if just for a short period of time – give yourself grace but also recognize that it too is a process and takes practice.</li> <li>And how if you do want to experiment with sobriety and you’re in a relationship, to remember that communication is key. It is important that your partner fully understands your perspective and that you don’t discount theirs.</li> </ul> You can find and follow Stefania here: <a href="https://asoberfriend.blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Sober Friend Blog</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asoberfriend/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@asoberfriend</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Ep. 11 - On Drinking with A Sober Friend, Stefania Lewicki

Neil Mehta

In this episode, I talk to Neil Mehta, founder of Royal, a personal care and sexual wellness product brand aimed to de-stigmatize sex in a healthy, luxurious way. Since launch, Royal has deployed multiple product lines of all-natural condoms, an organic lubricant, and vitamin E &amp; aloe infused body wipes. Neil Mehta is an entrepreneur with a passion for regenerative medicine, biotechnologies, and sexual wellness. Since deciding to forgo medical school after graduating from Ohio State University, Neil pursued a Master’s in Public Health degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. After graduation, he passed on medical school for a second time to enter the start-up world launching a healthcare consulting business and a biotech incubator. As his businesses began to grow, he became fascinated with the sexual wellness and personal care industry and how much of what is offered to customers hasn’t been changed or advanced in decades. In 2016, Neil launched Royal, a personal care and sexual wellness product brand aimed to de-stigmatize sex in a healthy, luxurious way. Since launch, Royal has deployed multiple product lines of all-natural condoms, an organic lubricant, and vitamin E &amp; aloe infused body wipes. Royal has been featured in many mainstream publications and was named one of the top online sexual health brands in the US.  In this episode, we discuss: ·      How and why as he says, “an Indian boy from Ohio” decided to go into the business of sexual health. ·      The restrictions and barriers when it comes to advertising sexual health products. ·      The benefits of flavored condoms and why you might want to give them a try. ·      How we don’t really know what we’ve been putting in our bodies because the FDA and other regulatory bodies do not require condom companies to disclose their ingredients. ·      Where latex comes from and why made in America might not be a good thing in this case. ·      Why and when silicone vs. water-based matters in lubricants. ·      What vegan-friendly means in the condom world and where meat derived products are typically used in the manufacturing process.   You can find and follow Royal here: AlwaysBeRoyal.com – use code TheBetterYou for a 15% discount! Instagram @royal.natural Twitter @royalbranded Facebook @alwaysberoyal    Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com  Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.  Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.  And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this episode, I talk to Neil Mehta, founder of Royal, a personal care and sexual wellness product brand aimed to de-stigmatize sex in a healthy, luxurious way. Since launch, Royal has deployed multiple product lines of all-natural condoms, an organic lubricant, and vitamin E &amp; aloe infused body wipes. Neil Mehta is an entrepreneur with a passion for regenerative medicine, biotechnologies, and sexual wellness. Since deciding to forgo medical school after graduating from Ohio State University, Neil pursued a Master’s in Public Health degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. After graduation, he passed on medical school for a second time to enter the start-up world launching a healthcare consulting business and a biotech incubator. As his businesses began to grow, he became fascinated with the sexual wellness and personal care industry and how much of what is offered to customers hasn’t been changed or advanced in decades. In 2016, Neil launched Royal, a personal care and sexual wellness product brand aimed to de-stigmatize sex in a healthy, luxurious way. Since launch, Royal has deployed multiple product lines of all-natural condoms, an organic lubricant, and vitamin E &amp; aloe infused body wipes. Royal has been featured in many mainstream publications and was named one of the top online sexual health brands in the US. In this episode, we discuss: ·      How and why as he says, “an Indian boy from Ohio” decided to go into the business of sexual health. ·      The restrictions and barriers when it comes to advertising sexual health products. ·      The benefits of flavored condoms and why you might want to give them a try. ·      How we don’t really know what we’ve been putting in our bodies because the FDA and other regulatory bodies do not require condom companies to disclose their ingredients. ·      Where latex comes from and why made in America might not be a good thing in this case. ·      Why and when silicone vs. water-based matters in lubricants. ·      What vegan-friendly means in the condom world and where meat derived products are typically used in the manufacturing process. You can find and follow Royal here: <a href="https://www.alwaysberoyal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AlwaysBeRoyal.com</a> – use code TheBetterYou for a 15% discount! Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/royal.natural/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@royal.natural</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/royalbranded" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@royalbranded</a> Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alwaysberoyal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alwaysberoyal</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;linkId=11a47bf574d85d27e81c602c8a1efe74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Next Level Sex Ed with Neil Mehta 

Nikki Novo

Nikki Novo is a Cuban-American, bestselling author and intuitive dating coach. Her latest book, “The Final Swipe: Heal Your Heart, Find Your Person, and End the Dating Search for Good,” was listed as the number one dating book in Amazon. A certified hypnotherapist with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, ThetaHealer(r) and Reiki healer, Nikki has also been commissioned to speak by organizations like Equinox, Yahoo, Macy’s, and others. She has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Tinder, Marie Claire, NBC, and Telemundo.   In this episode, we discuss:   ·        Nikki’s journey from living a “normal” life as an editor into the woo woo world of becoming a spiritual mentor and medium. ·        Our energy and chakra centers and the difference between getting a reading vs. channeling. ·        The different roles and hierarchy of spirit guides and how they help and attempt to communicate with us in different aspects of our lives. ·        New (or maybe old) ways to look at terms like “old soul” and “soul mates.” ·        Spirit animals and how and when they are trying to communicate with us. ·        Ties between the woo woo world and the people and stories in the Bible. ·        And Nikki shares three very practical ways to become more spiritual and connect with our intuition.     You can find and follow Nikki here: Nikkinovo.com Instagram @nikkinovo Her book: The Final Swipe: Heal Your Heart, Find Your Purpose, and End the Dating Search for Good     BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:   Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives by Brian Weiss, MD   Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives, Fifth Revised Edition by Michael Newton   God Wears Lipstick: Kabbalah for Women by Karen Berg   Angel books by Doreen Virtue     Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com   Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.   Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.   And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com         Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Nikki Novo is a Cuban-American, bestselling author and intuitive dating coach. Her latest book, “The Final Swipe: Heal Your Heart, Find Your Person, and End the Dating Search for Good,” was listed as the number one dating book in Amazon. A certified hypnotherapist with the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, ThetaHealer(r) and Reiki healer, Nikki has also been commissioned to speak by organizations like Equinox, Yahoo, Macy’s, and others. She has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Tinder, Marie Claire, NBC, and Telemundo. In this episode, we discuss: ·        Nikki’s journey from living a “normal” life as an editor into the woo woo world of becoming a spiritual mentor and medium. ·        Our energy and chakra centers and the difference between getting a reading vs. channeling. ·        The different roles and hierarchy of spirit guides and how they help and attempt to communicate with us in different aspects of our lives. ·        New (or maybe old) ways to look at terms like “old soul” and “soul mates.” ·        Spirit animals and how and when they are trying to communicate with us. ·        Ties between the woo woo world and the people and stories in the Bible. ·        And Nikki shares three very practical ways to become more spiritual and connect with our intuition. You can find and follow Nikki here: <a href="http://nikkinovo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nikkinovo.com</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nikkinovo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nikkinovo</a> Her book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0990804216/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0990804216&amp;linkId=15da348ed30a66142abb6b4e86acda0d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Final Swipe: Heal Your Heart, Find Your Purpose, and End the Dating Search for Good</a> BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671657860/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0671657860&amp;linkId=3bb1b1ce47e9e9e6db2ad998028ef90d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives</a> by Brian Weiss, MD <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1567184855/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1567184855&amp;linkId=a0c995903e0e06c4dc68d622f8b64231" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives, Fifth Revised Edition</a> by Michael Newton <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1571892435/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1571892435&amp;linkId=c7278f815e8f76d0705bbf51b9f13b6f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">God Wears Lipstick: Kabbalah for Women</a> by Karen Berg Angel books by <a href="http://doreenvirtue.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doreen Virtue</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;linkId=11a47bf574d85d27e81c602c8a1efe74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a> Some links are Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Modern Spirituality & Connecting with Our Intuition with Nikki Novo

Marni Battista

In this episode, Marni Battista teaches us how to identify and begin to release the shame message that we picked up in childhood and is ruining all our relationships. Dating coach, Marni Battista, is the queen of making her clients irresistible to men in today’s dating environment. In a world complicated by the ‘buffet’ --try it and leave it’-- approach to dating and relationship, further complicated by technology and increasingly confusing gender roles, Dating With Dignity teaches successful women a cutting edge process based on neuroscience and authenticity to attract not just any man, but the one who will be your partner, equal, and person with whom you can create a pathway to a life of meaning, intimacy and personal fulfillment. Marni is a certified professional Dating and Relationship Coach and Expert, writer, and nationally recognized print and online magazine expert. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine, Yahoo! Shine, Huffington Post, YourTango.com, CupidsPulse.com, Men’s Fitness, Glamour and more. She has also had guest appearances on CBS, ABC, and Loveline (filling in for Dr. Drew!) Marni was named one of the 10 Best Women’s Dating Experts by DatingAdvice.com  In this episode, we discuss:  ·      How Marni’s personal story of “having a bad picker” led her to helping others identify their own patterns rather than blame others for their trouble in relationships. ·      How we should look at life and our experiences as data, not drama, to identify our patterns so we can work on them. ·      What those patterns – like dating unavailable people or people we think we can fix – are telling us about how we actually feel about ourselves. And spoiler alert – it’s more complicated than just self-worth. ·      The most common shame messages we have and how they play out in our lives and relationships. ·      How ultimately it comes down to changing neural pathways which takes time and a holistic approach. ·      And how our attitude and beliefs affect our energy and the vibe we are putting out into the world.  You can find and follow Marni here: DatingWithDignity.com Instagram @datingwithdignity Facebook @datingwithdignity YouTube @datingwithdignity  Check out my new SHOP! And be sure to make your bedroom activities more natural and organic with AlwaysBeRoyal.com – use code TheBetterYou for a 15% discount!  BONUS interview on The Better You(Tube)  My blog mentioned in the episode – mirror mirror The book mentioned in the episode – A Return to Love  Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com  Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.  Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.  And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this episode, Marni Battista teaches us how to identify and begin to release the shame message that we picked up in childhood and is ruining all our relationships. Dating coach, Marni Battista, is the queen of making her clients irresistible to men in today’s dating environment. In a world complicated by the ‘buffet’ --try it and leave it’-- approach to dating and relationship, further complicated by technology and increasingly confusing gender roles, Dating With Dignity teaches successful women a cutting edge process based on neuroscience and authenticity to attract not just any man, but the one who will be your partner, equal, and person with whom you can create a pathway to a life of meaning, intimacy and personal fulfillment. Marni is a certified professional Dating and Relationship Coach and Expert, writer, and nationally recognized print and online magazine expert. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine, Yahoo! Shine, Huffington Post, <a href="http://YourTango.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YourTango.com</a>, <a href="http://CupidsPulse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CupidsPulse.com</a>, Men’s Fitness, Glamour and more. She has also had guest appearances on CBS, ABC, and Loveline (filling in for Dr. Drew!) Marni was named one of the 10 Best Women’s Dating Experts by <a href="http://DatingAdvice.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DatingAdvice.com</a> In this episode, we discuss: ·      How Marni’s personal story of “having a bad picker” led her to helping others identify their own patterns rather than blame others for their trouble in relationships. ·      How we should look at life and our experiences as data, not drama, to identify our patterns so we can work on them. ·      What those patterns – like dating unavailable people or people we think we can fix – are telling us about how we actually feel about ourselves. And spoiler alert – it’s more complicated than just self-worth. ·      The most common shame messages we have and how they play out in our lives and relationships. ·      How ultimately it comes down to changing neural pathways which takes time and a holistic approach. ·      And how our attitude and beliefs affect our energy and the vibe we are putting out into the world. You can find and follow Marni here: <a href="https://datingwithdignity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DatingWithDignity.com</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/datingwithdignity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@datingwithdignity</a> Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Datingwithdignity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@datingwithdignity</a> YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/datingwithdignity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@datingwithdignity</a> Check out my new <a href="https://kaciemain.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SHOP</a>! And be sure to make your bedroom activities more natural and organic with <a href="https://www.alwaysberoyal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AlwaysBeRoyal.com</a> – use code TheBetterYou for a 15% discount! BONUS interview on <a href="https://kaciemain.com/the-better-youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Better You(Tube)</a> My blog mentioned in the episode – <a href="https://kaciemain.com/realtalk/relationships-as-mirrors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mirror mirror</a> The book mentioned in the episode – <a href="https://marianne.com/a-return-to-love/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Return to Love</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998029904/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0998029904&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=kaciemain-20&amp;linkId=11a47bf574d85d27e81c602c8a1efe74" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning</a> – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

Know & Release Your Shame Message with Marni Battista

Lauren Leonelli

In this episode, I talk to host for Afterbuzz TV and the It’s Complicated podcast, Lauren Leonelli. Lauren’s story is an incredible example of how we need to pay attention to how we feel while pursuing different goals in life, recognize when it may be time to walk away, and most importantly – find our own way of doing things rather than go along with what’s “normal.”   We discuss:    How we can get so attached to or fixated on a goal or a dream that we don’t take the time to check back in and make sure it really is what we want for our life How there is a difference between things being hard because growth is uncomfortable vs. being hard because it just isn’t right for you The importance of paying attention to your gut feelings and digging into them a little deeper – whether it be just noticing them or asking all the whys How breaking things down into their simplest form – as if you were going to explain it to a 2 year old – can bring clarity into what’s really going on with us The importance of recognizing our own insecurities and what triggers them so we can better understand what parts we need to take responsibility for vs. what parts someone else is contributing to… and then deciding where our line is for walking away    You can find and follow Lauren here: Instagram @laurenleonelli It’s Complicated Podcast on Instagram     Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast!   Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheBetterYouPodcast. And you can email the podcast at TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com   Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.   Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.   And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

In this episode, I talk to host for Afterbuzz TV and the It’s Complicated podcast, Lauren Leonelli. Lauren’s story is an incredible example of how we need to pay attention to how we feel while pursuing different goals in life, recognize when it may be time to walk away, and most importantly – find our own way of doing things rather than go along with what’s “normal.” We discuss: <ul> <li>How we can get so attached to or fixated on a goal or a dream that we don’t take the time to check back in and make sure it really is what we want for our life</li> <li>How there is a difference between things being hard because growth is uncomfortable vs. being hard because it just isn’t right for you</li> <li>The importance of paying attention to your gut feelings and digging into them a little deeper – whether it be just noticing them or asking all the whys</li> <li>How breaking things down into their simplest form – as if you were going to explain it to a 2 year old – can bring clarity into what’s really going on with us</li> <li>The importance of recognizing our own insecurities and what triggers them so we can better understand what parts we need to take responsibility for vs. what parts someone else is contributing to… and then deciding where our line is for walking away</li> </ul> You can find and follow Lauren here: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurenleonelli/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laurenleonelli</a> It’s Complicated Podcast on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Complicatedshow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Please SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW the podcast! Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebetteryoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheBetterYouPodcast</a>. And you can email the podcast at <a href="mailto:TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com">TheBetterYouPodcast@gmail.com</a> Follow me on all the socials: Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaciemain_writes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_writes</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaciemain.write/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain.write</a>, or Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kaciemain_write" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kaciemain_write</a>. Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at <a href="http://www.kaciemain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kaciemain.com</a>

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