Impower You

Impower yourself. As an individual you have the power to create sustainable change. Learn at: www.ImpowerYou.org

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Did you hear about the good news?

Did you hear about the good news?

I have submitted and had my work accepted to this zine. It’s a radical publication! Check it out!

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Episode 10: Lizard Brains & Courage

Episode 10: Lizard Brains & Courage

Have you heard of your reptilian brain and how it controls your old school survival skills, aka your fears and doubts? This episode touches on that part of us, how we might take control of it and how being courageous can help us heal. This podcast was inspired by a section of the book “Steering by Starlight” by Martha Beck. It’s been one of the most important books in my healing journey.

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Episode 9: A Diet of Self-Love

Episode 9: A Diet of Self-Love

Listen to episode 9 on my Breaker.audio page!

The concept of self-love was brought to my attention by Michelle Minero a therapist in San Francisco, who wrote an amazing book titled ‘The Self Love Diet: The Only Diet That Works’. It’s a fantastic book and I highly recommend it if you suffering from body issues or are healing from depression. You can grab a copy at TheSelfLoveDiet.org. I read…

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Reduce Stress & Anxiety: 10 Easy Ways To Live More With Less

Reduce Stress & Anxiety: 10 Easy Ways To Live More With Less

Do you feel like you have too much stuff? Do you get anxiety about shopping? Do you believe that your worth is measured by what you own? I used to feel these ways, but by embracing a more minimalist lifestyle I’ve stopped allowing stuff to rule my life. Here are 10 simple actions to start your own journey to more mental and physical freedom from stuff!

If you love to read, but have to many…

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Issue 13 of Radical - Healing, Art, & Poetry

Issue 13 of Radical – Healing, Art, & Poetry

Hello all you wonderful, fantastic, compassionate, creative humans. I’m stoked to share issue 13 of Radical Zine! Ooooh, that rhymes. – The summer issue honors artist and visionary Storme Webber and features a new section sharing some extra awesome articles. – Creative contributors include Jasmine Farrell, Lauren Elizabeth, Esmeralda Robles, Dee Words, Daisy Salinas, Iris Orpi, Kat Cassar,…

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Episode 8: Calm Your Anxiety

Episode 8: Calm Your Anxiety

Listen to Episode 8 on my Breaker.audio page!

This podcast is about calming anxiety and taking control of your life. If this process doesn’t work for you, please continue researching for one that does. Below is a summary of my anxiety action plan.

Step One: Change your thoughts when you start to feel anxious.

Stay away from ‘What ifs’. Imagining the worst-case scenario doesn’t prepare…

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Ep. 7: Cry it Out

Ep. 7: Cry it Out

Do you feel like crying makes you weak? Do you stop yourself from crying or berate yourself when you do?

I used to view crying as a bad habit. It was only acceptable for children to cry, but not adults. This podcast is about letting go of reasons why to not cry, inviting in and releasing our pain and frustrations so that we can move forward with compassion.

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Ep. 6: Balanced Emotions

Ep. 6: Balanced Emotions

If you often feel like your emotions are a rollercoaster, then this podcast is for you. I walk you through my 7 rules to keep my emotional responses balanced and my stress down.

Over the years I have been able to find a balance. Oh how I love the inner peace it brings. Occasionally I feel overpowered by my feelings, but compared to how often I used to let my emotions control me, I see and…

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Episode 5: Sunny Mindfulness Practice

Episode 5: Sunny Mindfulness Practice

Who likes to sit in the sun and soak up the warmth on these cool winter days?

Listen to this episode on Breaker!

I love to sit in the sun year round. As long as it’s not too hot, the sun rays relax and rejuvenate me. So, for this week the podcast is a mindfulness practice for who ever answered yes to the question above.

If you would like more mindfulness podcasts…

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As the Earth Cracks Open -Poetic Illustration "As the earth cracks open... A new world shines from underneath our feet. Wonder and curiosity seep up, forcing open our muted eyes, sprouting winged thoughts we fly into a brave new world.

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Episode 4: Losing My Codependency

Episode 4: Losing My Codependency

What is your self-care win this week? In this mini-podcast I talk about my self-care win of not being codependent. After a lifetime of acting codependent. Here is a story of how I lost my codependency last summer.

Listen to the podcast on Breaker.com

When a few of my friends moved away last summer, I was feeling sad and lonely. One of those friends didn’t say goodbye. I was hurt. For…

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Podcast: Ep. 3: I'm a Fat, Ugly Loser

Podcast: Ep. 3: I’m a Fat, Ugly Loser

I challenge you to stop that thought right now. Go look in the mirror and tell yourself “I am not a loser. I am a unique, beautiful, imperfect being and that is the truth.”

This mini-podcast is about challenging how we perceive ourselves and changing our inner dialogue. I believed the worst about myself for years and it totally wrecked my life.

Listen to the podcast on Breaker.com

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Nature Art: Hearts, Magic and Adornments

Nature Art: Hearts, Magic and Adornments

I’ve been on a roll making nature art this winter. I can’t walk anywhere without seeing potential. Mother nature’s palette is abundant, always transforming. Leafs change color, flowers bloom, rocks brighten with rain drops, branches fall. There is no lack in the material available. I was almost late to work the other day because I stopped at the park and began making a wreath with some beautiful,…

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Surround Yourself With....

Surround Yourself With….

Surround yourself with loving words, thoughts, and actions. Just like I surrounded this pine tree with protective pine cones.

– What do I need to do to feel loved and supported?

– Do I have loved ones who support me?

– If not, how can I support myself?

Self-care means diving deep into our mental, emotional, and physical health. You can do this with journaling, meditation, and creativity. Do…

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When You Feel Broke, Friendless, As If You Have Wasted Your Life

When You Feel Broke, Friendless, As If You Have Wasted Your Life

A friend who is in the heavy part of her emotional and mental health recovery sent me this letter and response post. It resonated with me so much I had to share. 

Here is part of the letter that really stands out to me, “..I truly feel like a ghost. No one knows who I am or where I’ve been. I haven’t kept a friend, lover, or foe around long enough to give anyone a chance. What’s the point? I…

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Helping Handful - An Easy New Years Resolution

Helping Handful – An Easy New Years Resolution

How about a new years resolution to clean up our planet? Will you pick up a helping handful to kick off this new calendar year?  Will you commit to picking up a helping handful once a week?

In 2019 I encourage you to value our oceans, parks, rivers and mountains over the convenience of single use plastics and plastic packaging that can’t be recycled and isn’t biodegradable.

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We Are The Problem; We Are The Answer

We Are The Problem; We Are The Answer

You’ve heard it before. I’ll repeat it as often as needed.

WE CANNOT CHANGE THE ENTIRE WORLD, BUT WE CAN CHANGE OUR SELVES. 

Your power is inside your core. It is rooted in your intelligent, your compassion, your health. Each time you make some bullshit excuse and say yes to convenience over sustainability, each time you allow the hate of people like Trump and his supporters, or the greedy…

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