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In this special episode of Be Freaking Awesome, hosts Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford celebrate three years of podcasting, reflecting on the powerful personal growth and lessons they've learned along the way. With nearly 150 episodes focused on self-improvement, personal development, and resilience, they share their gratitude for the listeners, guests, and the journey of embracing consistency, imperfection, and making a meaningful impact.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of showing up and committing to personal growth, even when things aren’t perfect. Sami and Angela dive into the power of consistency in self-improvement, how overcoming challenges contributes to success, and how embracing imperfection can lead to profound transformation. The episode also features reflections on impactful conversations with guests who’ve shared their stories of resilience, mindset shifts, and personal transformation.

What You'll Get from This Episode:

• The power of consistency in building resilience and personal growth
• How embracing imperfection can drive success in your personal development journey
• Motivation for overcoming challenges and staying committed to self-improvement
• Inspirational stories of resilience and mindset shifts from guests who have navigated major life changes
• Practical insights on how to create lasting personal transformation and achieve your goals

This episode is packed with motivational content for anyone seeking to make a positive change, overcome obstacles, and improve their mindset. Whether you’re interested in leadership development, emotional intelligence, or personal transformation, you’ll find powerful takeaways to help you on your journey.

Join Sami and Angela as they reflect on their three-year journey of personal development and podcasting. Get ready for inspiring conversations that will empower you to be freaking awesome and take actionable steps toward building a more resilient and successful life.

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In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, hosts Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford dive deep into the nonlinear journey of healing, exploring why emotional growth, self-compassion, and understanding past traumas are essential for personal development. Whether you're struggling with resurfacing emotions or wondering why healing takes time, this episode offers relatable insights, practical tools, and encouragement to keep moving forward.

Listeners will learn:

• How to reframe self-criticism by asking, “What happened to me?” instead of “What’s wrong with me?”—a key mindset shift for mental health and emotional resilience.
• Practical strategies for safely processing emotions, including creative outlets and mindfulness practices.
• Why ignoring feelings can lead to emotional “blockages” and how to navigate tough moments with self-care and grace.
• The importance of recognizing emotional cycles and finding supportive communities for lasting self-improvement and personal growth.

Through humor, personal stories, and actionable advice, Sami and Angela remind listeners that healing isn’t a straight line—it’s a journey of peeling back layers, just like an onion. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your healing process, this episode will give you the tools and encouragement to keep growing.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
• What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry

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In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, hosts Angela Belford and Sami Kinnison tackle one of the most common phrases in self-help: “Your thoughts create your feelings.” They challenge the simplicity of this idea, exploring where it resonates and where it can fall short—especially for those experiencing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or trauma. With insights from Angela’s life-coaching background and her most recent book, they break down the real relationship between thoughts, beliefs, and emotions, pointing out why the "just think positive" approach doesn’t always help.

Throughout the episode, Angela and Sami share personal stories and practical tips to help listeners understand why certain thought patterns stick around and how to work with, rather than against, them. They unpack the difference between conscious thoughts, unconscious sensations, and deeply rooted beliefs, and discuss what it really takes to “uproot” old patterns. Listeners will gain a fresh perspective on self-help, learning that it’s not about controlling every thought but rather building self-awareness and resilience.

In This Episode, They Cover:

• How thoughts, beliefs, and emotions interact in complex ways
• Why the phrase “just think positive” isn’t always helpful
• The nature of intrusive thoughts and why they don’t define us
• Realistic methods for shifting thought patterns and beliefs
• A fresh take on self-awareness and self-compassion

This episode is perfect for listeners who are curious about mental wellness, skeptical of oversimplified self-help advice, or just looking to understand their thoughts more deeply.

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