January was meant to be a fresh start, but instead, it became a lesson in resilience, stillness, and surrender. In this episode, I share how a month filled with sickness and injury forced me to confront my deep attachment to movement and productivity. When I couldn't work out at my usual 11 AM, chaos set in—not just in my schedule but in my emotions. I felt sadness, despair, and even hints of depression, realizing how much I rely on movement to feel fulfilled. Inspired by Eckhart Tolle's wisdom on being vs. doing, I question whether I am worthy without constant action and whether I can find peace even in forced stillness.

This journey also led me to reflect on Sarah Blondin’s Befriending Your Natural Cycles: Recognize Life’s Rhythms, which reminds us that life moves in cycles—we are not meant to bloom endlessly without rest. Just as trees shed their leaves in winter, we too must embrace the quiet, unseen phases of growth. Yet, we’ve become so afraid of non-doing that we resist the very stillness that could nourish us. If we’re always producing, always striving, we lose touch with the deeper rhythm of life and the wisdom it offers. This episode is an invitation to honor both movement and rest, learning to trust the natural ebb and flow of our existence.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to join me in The Connection Code, my February content plan designed to help you create deeper alignment in your life. We’ll explore how to balance ambition with rest, cultivate mindful presence, and connect with yourself in a more meaningful way. Let’s move with intention—not just for the sake of doing, but for the sake of truly being. Stay tuned for more details!

Access the Free Connection Code Workshop here:

By the end of this journey, you’ll:
✅ Feel lighter and less overwhelmed because you’re no longer pushing against life’s natural flow.
✅ Experience more energy and creativity by allowing yourself to rest and recharge without guilt.
✅ Trust yourself more deeply, making decisions from a place of clarity instead of pressure.
✅ Find joy in the present moment instead of constantly chasing the next achievement.
✅ Move through your days with more ease, confidence, and a deep sense of inner peace.

This isn’t about doing less—it’s about doing what truly matters in a way that feels good. Ready to join us? Stay tuned for details on to sign up! 💫

How do you keep moving forward when your heart is shattered? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Lydia for one of the most vulnerable and heartfelt conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast. She opens up about the pain of losing two babies, navigating high-risk pregnancies, and the strength it takes to keep going when life doesn’t go as planned.

But Lydia’s story isn’t just about grief—it’s also about love, resilience, and finding joy again. We talk about how she’s created a space to celebrate her Pacific Island heritage on the East Coast through DC Hula Girls, a passion project that keeps her culture alive in a place where the community is small but deeply connected.

This conversation is raw, real, and filled with so much heart. If you’ve ever struggled with loss, motherhood, or finding yourself again after life knocks you down, this one is for you. ❤️

About Lydia Ortiz and DC Hula Girls and how to connect:

Recently featured on Good Morning Washington, D.C. Hula Girls is a pacific island dance school located in Alexandria, Va. It was founded in 2010 by Lydia “Lili’u” Ortiz. Director Lydia Ortiz prides herself on giving enriching, cultural experiences to her students and clients. She teaches her students year-round, provides authentic training and participates in educationally trips including trips to Hawaii and more.

• DC Hula Girls IG
• Lydia Ortiz IG

🔥 ANNOUNCEMENT: FREE CONNECTION CODE WORKSHOP 🔥

“I Need Your Love – Is That True?” 💭💔
🗓 February 8th @ 9 AM EST
📍 LIVE & FREE – Sign up now!

✨ Are you ready to transform your relationships and reclaim your self-worth? ✨

Do you ever find yourself:
❌ Seeking love, approval, or validation from others?
❌ Feeling hurt when someone doesn’t respond the way you expected?
❌ Struggling with insecurity in your relationships?

What if everything you believed about love and connection… was just a story?

In this powerful free workshop, we’ll dive into Byron Katie’s transformational inquiry process to uncover the truth about love, validation, and connection. You’ll walk away with:

✅ Freedom from the fear of rejection
✅ A deeper, healthier connection with yourself and others
✅ Clarity on how your thoughts shape your relationships
✅ A simple process to release painful beliefs and step into love without neediness

💡 Imagine relationships where love flows freely—without fear, control, or self-doubt. That’s what’s waiting for you on the other side of this workshop.

Ready to shift your love story? ❤️ Join me LIVE on Feb 8th at 9 AM EST!
🔗 Access the Free Webinar on Feb 8th by clicking HERE to access the zoom meeting.

Tag a friend who needs this & let’s do this inner work together! 👏✨

What drives a person to walk thousands of miles across an entire country? In this episode, we sit down with James Thompson, a man on a mission for peace. James embarked on an extraordinary journey, walking across America to spread a message of unity, resilience, and hope. Along the way, he faced physical and emotional challenges, met strangers who became friends, and discovered the power of one step at a time.

Join us as we explore his motivations, the lessons he learned on the road, and how his journey changed him—and the people he encountered—forever. Whether you're seeking inspiration, a deeper understanding of peace, or the courage to take your own bold step, this conversation will move you.

About James:

From walking coast to coast across America, to working as a personal chef and running a creative media agency, James has a passion for creativity, connection, and adventure. He loves bringing people together over good food, sharing inspiring stories, and supporting young entrepreneurs. In addition to his cross-country journey, he has backpacked around the island of Oahu and is preparing to trek the Camino de Costa Rica this spring.

Connect with James on IG: @jamesallenthompson

🔥 ANNOUNCEMENT: FREE CONNECTION CODE WORKSHOP 🔥

“I Need Your Love – Is That True?” 💭💔
🗓 February 8th @ 9 AM EST
📍 LIVE & FREE – Sign up now!

✨ Are you ready to transform your relationships and reclaim your self-worth? ✨

Do you ever find yourself:
❌ Seeking love, approval, or validation from others?
❌ Feeling hurt when someone doesn’t respond the way you expected?
❌ Struggling with insecurity in your relationships?

What if everything you believed about love and connection… was just a story?

In this powerful free workshop, we’ll dive into Byron Katie’s transformational inquiry process to uncover the truth about love, validation, and connection. You’ll walk away with:

✅ Freedom from the fear of rejection
✅ A deeper, healthier connection with yourself and others
✅ Clarity on how your thoughts shape your relationships
✅ A simple process to release painful beliefs and step into love without neediness

💡 Imagine relationships where love flows freely—without fear, control, or self-doubt. That’s what’s waiting for you on the other side of this workshop.

Ready to shift your love story? ❤️ Join me LIVE on Feb 8th at 9 AM EST!
🔗 Access the Free Webinar on Feb 8th by clicking HERE to access the zoom meeting.

Tag a friend who needs this & let’s do this inner work together! 👏✨

Have you ever wished you could say something to your past self? Maybe words of comfort, forgiveness, or gratitude that you didn’t know you needed until now?

In this heartfelt episode, I share my experience with a powerful exercise my coach asked me to try: writing a letter to my past self. This simple yet transformative practice brought repressed emotions to the surface, allowing me to confront unsaid thoughts, find clarity, and embrace healing.

Join me as I walk you through the process, from choosing which version of myself to address to uncovering unexpected lessons and emotional release. I also share practical tips and prompts to help you try this exercise yourself—whether you’re seeking closure, self-compassion, or a deeper connection to your journey.

Healing begins when we find the courage to tell our stories, especially to the person who might need to hear them the most: ourselves.

What you’ll discover in this episode:
✨ How writing to your past self can help release repressed emotions.
✨ The emotional discoveries and growth I experienced during this exercise.
✨ Practical steps and writing prompts to try this transformative tool.

Tune in for a raw and reflective conversation about self-expression, forgiveness, and the incredible power of words.


Miscellaneous:
Playlist for peaceful music I mentioned in the podcast click here.

🌟 Transform Your Life in 2025: Join My Full-Year Coaching Program! 🌟

Are you ready to step into your most empowered, focused, and fulfilled self this year? My Full-Year Coaching Program is designed to help you crush your goals in every area of your life—whether it’s career, relationships, health, or personal growth. Together, we’ll create a customized plan tailored to your unique aspirations, providing the structure and support you need to achieve them.

Here’s what you’ll get:
✨ Two private coaching sessions each month to dive deep into your goals and tackle any challenges that arise.
✨ Monthly workshops packed with practical tools and strategies for growth. Can’t make it live? No worries—you’ll get exclusive access to a private podcast feed with workshop recordings, so you can tune in on your own time.
✨ A customized 12 month guide to help you make 2025 the best year yet with a detailed plan on how to do it.

All of this for just $300/month.That’s right—kick off the new year with an incredible offer and start creating the life you’ve always dreamed of.

⏳ Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Let’s make 2025 your year of transformation. Sign up today and step boldly into the future you deserve! ✨

In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Linda Saenz, founder of Classe Dance Company, to uncover her incredible journey of resilience, passion, and growth. Linda opens up about the challenges she faced while building her dance company, the power of putting herself in the right places, and how following her passion for dance helped her heal and thrive.

Join us as we discuss the transformative role dance played in her life, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and her vision for the future of Classe. Whether you’re a dancer, entrepreneur, or someone seeking inspiration to pursue your dreams, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and ready to embrace your own journey.

🎙️ Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation about turning struggles into stepping stones and the dance of resilience.

Listen now and discover the story behind Classe Dance Company!

Connect with Linda and Classe Dance Academy below:

• IG
• Class IG
• Linktree-Website

🌟 Transform Your Life in 2025: Join My Full-Year Coaching Program! 🌟

Are you ready to step into your most empowered, focused, and fulfilled self this year? My Full-Year Coaching Program is designed to help you crush your goals in every area of your life—whether it’s career, relationships, health, or personal growth. Together, we’ll create a customized plan tailored to your unique aspirations, providing the structure and support you need to achieve them.

Here’s what you’ll get:
✨ Two private coaching sessions each month to dive deep into your goals and tackle any challenges that arise.
✨ Monthly workshops packed with practical tools and strategies for growth. Can’t make it live? No worries—you’ll get exclusive access to a private podcast feed with workshop recordings, so you can tune in on your own time.
✨ A customized 12 month guide to help you make 2025 the best year yet with a detailed plan on how to do it.

All of this for just $300/month.That’s right—kick off the new year with an incredible offer and start creating the life you’ve always dreamed of.

⏳ Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Let’s make 2025 your year of transformation. Sign up today and step boldly into the future you deserve! ✨

Click the link here to connect via a quick 15-30 minute discovery call.

In this episode, we sit down with Wendy, an inspiring entrepreneur who dared greatly and turned her dreams into reality by opening her own swim school. Wendy’s passion for teaching kids and her love for swimming collided beautifully to create a mission-driven business that’s saving lives and building confidence in the water.

With drowning as the leading cause of death for children aged 1-4, according to the American Pediatric Association, Wendy’s work is not just important—it’s life-changing. We dive deep into her story, exploring the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and the fulfillment she found in combining two things she loves.

This episode will inspire you to chase your dreams, take the plunge into the unknown, and dare greatly to make a difference in the world. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a parent, or someone looking for motivation to follow your passions, this conversation will leave you ready to make waves in your own life.

Tune in to hear Wendy’s story and find out how you, too, can dare to dive into your dreams!

Connect with Wendy:

• Website
• IG
• LinkedIn

🌟 Transform Your Life in 2025: Join My Full-Year Coaching Program! 🌟

Are you ready to step into your most empowered, focused, and fulfilled self this year? My Full-Year Coaching Program is designed to help you crush your goals in every area of your life—whether it’s career, relationships, health, or personal growth. Together, we’ll create a customized plan tailored to your unique aspirations, providing the structure and support you need to achieve them.

Here’s what you’ll get:
✨ Two private coaching sessions each month to dive deep into your goals and tackle any challenges that arise.
✨ Monthly workshops packed with practical tools and strategies for growth. Can’t make it live? No worries—you’ll get exclusive access to a private podcast feed with workshop recordings, so you can tune in on your own time.
✨ A customized 12 month guide to help you make 2025 the best year yet with a detailed plan on how to do it.

All of this for just $300/month.That’s right—kick off the new year with an incredible offer and start creating the life you’ve always dreamed of.

⏳ Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Let’s make 2025 your year of transformation. Sign up today and step boldly into the future you deserve! ✨

Click the link here to connect via a quick 15-30 minute discovery call.

As we wave goodbye to 2024, I’m sharing the most valuable lessons I’ve learned this year and the tools that have empowered me to make thoughtful, impactful decisions for the year ahead. From navigating personal growth to celebrating wins, this episode is my heartfelt recap of what worked, what didn’t, and how I’m stepping into 2025 with clarity and excitement. I’ll walk you through my top three game-changers: Atomic Habits by James Clear, the High Performance Planner by Brendon Burchard, and Mel Robbins’ life-changing yearly audit, which is rooted in seven transformative questions. These tools didn’t just guide my year—they supercharged my ability to make aligned and intentional choices.

We’ll also dive into how this podcast has grown and connected us this year! From laughs and lessons to the moments that made me pause and reflect, I share the highlights of this journey with you. The numbers are in, and I couldn’t be more grateful for your love, support, and engagement. Whether you tuned in weekly or popped in sporadically, every single listen made a difference. Your feedback and encouragement have made this space a joy to create, and I can’t wait to bring you even more inspiring and empowering content in the year to come.

Finally, I’m giving you a sneak peek into my 2025 goals—personally, professionally, and creatively. What’s next for the podcast? How am I planning to grow and keep showing up for you all? It’s all here, wrapped up in gratitude and hope for what lies ahead. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. I’m thrilled to walk into 2025 with you, ready to dream bigger, live bolder, and make the most of every moment. This is more than a podcast—it’s a community, and I’m so happy you’re part of it! Let’s make this next year the best one yet. ✨

Radom things I said I would link lol:

• Fish Flop Heels Performance

Atomic Habits Free Resources:

• Worksheets

Brendan Burchard Planner:

• High Performance Planner

Mel Robbins Yearly Audit Podcast:

• 7 questions to ask yourself

🌟 Transform Your Life in 2025: Join My Full-Year Coaching Program! 🌟

Are you ready to step into your most empowered, focused, and fulfilled self this year? My Full-Year Coaching Program is designed to help you crush your goals in every area of your life—whether it’s career, relationships, health, or personal growth. Together, we’ll create a customized plan tailored to your unique aspirations, providing the structure and support you need to achieve them.

Here’s what you’ll get:
✨ Two private coaching sessions each month to dive deep into your goals and tackle any challenges that arise.
✨ Monthly workshops packed with practical tools and strategies for growth. Can’t make it live? No worries—you’ll get exclusive access to a private podcast feed with workshop recordings, so you can tune in on your own time.
✨ A community of like-minded individuals cheering you on every step of the way, plus my unwavering guidance to keep you on track and inspired.

All of this for just $300/month—but here’s the best part: if you sign up by January 5th, you’ll get an early bird discount of $100 off your first mont

Join me as we dive into the inspiring world of homesteading with our special guest and my amazing friend, Alaynia. She shares her incredible journey from a conventional lifestyle to embracing the simplicity and self-sufficiency of homesteading. Alaynia opens up about what motivated her to make this life-changing decision, the challenges she’s faced along the way, and the unexpected joys she’s discovered in building a life closer to nature. From learning new skills to cultivating a deeper connection with her values, Alaynia’s story is a testament to the power of pursuing a lifestyle aligned with your dreams.

Whether you’ve considered homesteading yourself or are simply curious about what it entails, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical insights. Alaynia offers advice for those intrigued by the idea of living off the land and shares her thoughts on how this lifestyle has changed her perspective on independence, community, and sustainability. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and learn why she chose to become a homesteader!

Ready to transform your relationship with your body? I’m thrilled to invite you to my coaching program, love.your.body. Throughout this journey, we’ll dive into limiting belief systems, uncover the foundations of true confidence, and equip you with the tools to love, nurture, and care for your body. Together, we’ll release body shame and self-criticism, moving toward acceptance—and, ultimately, deep, unconditional love for your body.

This program is designed to help you go beyond just accepting your body—by the end of this journey, you will truly love your body, feeling an incredible desire to care for, strengthen, and nurture it.

Get in touch with Alaiyna:

• Growing Roots Farm School
• IG

Program Overview:

- Week 1: Understanding Body Thoughts

Begin by identifying and exploring your thoughts and beliefs about your body, gaining clarity on where they come from.

- Week 2: Creating Compassion with Believable Thoughts

Learn how to soften your inner critic and embrace self-compassion, creating space for healing and acceptance.

- Week 3: Challenging Cultural Conditioning

Uncover the societal influences shaping your body image, and challenge these beliefs to reclaim your sense of self.

- Week 4: Reframing Negative Thoughts

Discover powerful techniques to shift and reframe negative thoughts, turning them into positive, empowering ones.

- Week 5: Cultivating Body Gratitude

Deepen your relationship with your body by focusing on gratitude for all it does for you, fostering a mindset of appreciation.

- Week 6: Letting Go and Moving Forward

Release old patterns and embrace a new, empowered outlook. Step forward with confidence, love, and a renewed sense of body acceptance.

What You’ll Receive:

- Access to all recordings of the one-on-one coaching sessions

- Full slide decks and presentation materials from each week

- Practical tools, techniques, and exercises to continue your self-love journey long after the program ends

Investment:

$300 for the full 6-week program

By the end of this program, you’ll not only “accept your body just as it is”, but you will love it so much that you’ll feel a powerful and joyful desire to care for, strengthen, and nurture your body from a place of deep compassion and appreciation.

Click the link here to schedule a free discovery call and experience how this program can support you. Let’s embark on this empow