Announcing the return of new episodes of The PurposeGirl Podcast -- and a live event in November!

It's been a while -- a little over a year, actually! -- but I'm back!!! There are lots of changes coming to the podcast with its return, but I wanted to let you know about a live weekend event taking place in Philadelphia in November, and you are NOT gonna want to miss this! Listen to learn more, or go to https://carinrockind.com/womanrising.

It's been over 4 years of weekly podcasts, and I'm doing something I've never done… I'm taking a break! It's going to be a short break for part of the summer, and when I come back, get ready for some big changes! The name PurposeGirl is going away… The girl is a WOMAN, and the refreshed podcast is going to reflect that! So, if you aren't already subscribed, please make sure you subscribe so you keep getting the new episodes under the new name! I am SO excited about all the amazing things coming your way when we return!

In the meantime, if you haven't already, please join the WOMAN Rising Facebook Group!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695145034048560

And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it!

https://carinrockind.com/woman

Play comes naturally to most children, but as we get older, playfulness, zest, tends to diminish. We get stuck in responsibilities, or maybe you feel like play is frivolous. But then you also end up feeling unhappy and depressed and play is a way out of it. The power of play can really help us live more enjoyable, fulfilling, and even productive lives. My two guests today, Elaine O'Brien and Andrea Seydel, are not only dear friends of mine, but they just coauthored a book on this, and I am so thrilled to have them share their wisdom with you! Today we're discussing:

• Why we lose our sense of play as we get older
• Why play is so important to our wellbeing
• Reconnecting to how we like to play
• Easy ways to bring more play into our lives
• The value of "micromoments"
• How we can adopt a play mindset
• The scientific argument for play
• Why play is crucial to getting through challenging times

About Elaine O'Brien

Dr. Elaine O'Brien is one of the most informed academics, theorists, and practitioners on the intersection of positive movement, fitness, vitality, mental and physical health, and zesty aging. Dr. Elaine is one of the first 100 people worldwide to earn a master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) under Dr. Martin Seligman in 2008, who recognized her contributions in his book, Flourish. She was a 2022 MAPP Summit Alumni Invited Speaker. Seligman stated that Elaine's work "advances the role of the body and positive movement in helping people achieve flourishing mental health, physical fitness, and positivity." Elaine earned her PhD in Human Movement Psychology in her 60s, after decades of leadership in the dance/fitness industry. Elaine is a writer, author, speaker, and host/board member of the International Positive Psychology Association's Health and Wellbeing division. She recently developed a course, "Positive Psychology Across the Lifespan" for the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. With Andrea Seydel, Elaine is the co-author of The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential. This book can safeguard your physical and mental health and make you a better lover of life.

To learn more about and follow Elaine:

http://Elaineobrienphd.com
http://powerofplay.fun
https://www.facebook.com/Elaine.OBrien.Fitstyle
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-o-brien-phd/

About Andrea Seydel

Andrea Seydel a powerhouse of knowledge and growth. With an unwavering passion for education and personal development, Andrea has dedicated her life to continuous learning.

Armed with a psychology degree and post-graduate studies in positive psychology and resilience training, Andrea is an accredited positive psychology coach and a respected figure in the fitness and yoga community. Her expertise extends to non-violent communication, neuro-linguistic programming, post-traumatic growth, mental health first aid, and more.

Driven by a profound mission, Andrea empowers individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. Through her best-selling book, "Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone With an Addiction," influential podcast, and Support Community, she has touched countless lives, offering guidance and support. As a regular contributor to Recovery Today magazine and an active advocate for the recovery community, Andrea is a transformative force, helping individuals turn their pain into purpose. Through her company, Live Life Happy Publishing, Andrea creates a haven for book lovers and aspiring authors. Affectionately known as "The Book Doula," she nurtures coaches, psychology experts, and entrepreneurs in the process of giving birth to their literary creations. By bridging the gap between aspiring authors and knowledge-seeking individuals, Andrea harnesses the power of books to change lives and make a positive difference in the world. When she's not immersed in her book reading, Andrea can be found hiking trails, practicing yoga, or exploring the world.

To learn more about and follow Andrea:

www.livelifehappypublishing.com
www.andreaseydel.com

And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it!

https://carinrockind.com/woman

We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Today I'm dropping the first in a new series, called Ways of WOMAN, or WOW! These are bite-sized, supremely actionable tools for you to use to live as the powerful woman you were born to be.

Join me as I talk all about:

• The two little words that hold so many women back
• The trauma of the powerful woman
• Positive What-If-ing
• Negativity bias

I know you're going to love this new series! Please send us a note at team@purposegirl.com and let us know what you think!

And make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a single WOW!

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I grew up the grandchild of Holocaust survivors. My grandparents fled Europe and came to the United States with nothing, and their experiences understandably left them with concerns about money and scarcity. Some of this rubbed off on me, along with my own experiences growing up around people who had far more money than I did (not that I wanted for anything). And as a result, I ended up with my own set of issues around money. Today's episode is a bit of a departure for me, since I rarely focus on money, but that's what we're diving into today.

Join me as I talk all about:

• Power leaks around money
• Conscious women with money are going to save this world
• Why I want more money... And what is YOUR secret desire for money?
• Our own money stories
• Changing "I can't" statements to…
• The intersection of science and The Law of Attraction
• The six steps to changing your relationship with money

To learn more about my new class, MONEY Magic, go to:
https://carinrockind.com/moneymagic

To learn more about and join The Year of WOMAN Membership, go to:
https://carinrockind.com/woman

We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

You ever have that feeling that you should be happier than you are? Maybe you think that in general, things are going pretty OK in your life, and for sure a lot of people have it worse than you do, and yet you feel like you should be happier? You wonder what's wrong with you? I'll out myself and say that yes, I've been there many times in my life. If this at all resonates for you, then I've got the best guest for you! Today I'm sitting down with Dominique Velasquez to talk about:

• The guilt that comes from feeling that you have no good reason to be anxious or unhappy
• The search for external validation
• Her struggles with opioids
• Her amazing recovery (and how my podcast helped!!! – I am so grateful to know this!!!)
• Her key understanding that the problem is not the circumstance in which we find ourselves, it's… (you'll have to listen to hear the rest!)
• The devastating effect of shame
• How the tools that Dominique has developed help other women to feel fulfilled and whole inside
• Dominique's PIVOTT program

About Dominique Velasquez

I spent my life trying to prove my worth by achieving things. However, there was no achievement big enough to fill the hole I had in my heart. I kept feeling empty like something was missing, and I just could not figure out why. I'd smile and put on a happy face to the world, but internally I was dying. In 2010 I got diagnosed with endometriosis, & quickly found myself fully addicted to opiates in desperation to numb the pain. At that time in my life, I looked to have it all, but I felt empty & unfulfilled! Constantly thinking "What is wrong with me?" I was dripping in shame from living a double life, pretending to be fine. The shame of being found out stopped me from seeking the treatment that I desperately wanted. I truly believed that my worth came from outside of me. Then I discovered self-development, and my life took a 180-degree pivot. I quickly learned that everything I needed was inside me and that I am the creator of my life. My purpose is to guide women in discovering that everything they need is inside them.

To learn more about and follow Dominique:

www.uniquepivott.com
https://instagram.com/uniquepivot
https://www.facebook.com/UniquePivott

For info on her upcoming retreat, The PIVOTT Experience, please go to:
www.uniquepivott.com/pivott-experience

And if you haven't yet joined The Year of WOMAN Membership, get to it!
https://carinrockind.com/woman

We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

I didn't build my business on social media - I built it by speaking on stages. My big dream was to be impactful like Oprah, and though I had no mentor, I figured it out. I spoke at AVON and for Victoria's Secret execs. For Capital One and at Women's conferences.

I LOVED IT!

I made an impact, I made money, AND, nearly every time I spoke, I got clients! But then… I kept seeing all of these other coaches making $1 Million in 6 months! I felt so inadequate.

Ads started screaming at me on Facebook: Get 10,000 followers! Get my cash coach system! My brain start obsessing about social media posts and (ugh -) Likes. I felt like a loser and even though my business did "well" I felt rotten.

When companies shut down during the pandemic, speaking was off the table - So I hired an expensive coach who got me to raise my prices. It was fun and I was successful, but I was still anxious. My mind dreaded the social media hustle. I felt bored of all the coaching. And empty. I got into this to teach Happiness, but I was unhappy.

So I hit the RESET button. I looked deep within and remembered: Carin - you're here to move the masses. I did not get into this to coach a few. I did not get into this to obsessively feel defeated against algorithms.

I did not get into this to SELL! SELL! SELL! I'm here for massive impact. I'm here to start a Revolution.

Can you relate? Does this resonate? If so, then stick around, because this episode is the audio from my VISIONARY MasterClass, in which I spilled the beans on:

• How I created a REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT.
• How I created a paid speaking biz
• What I've learned so you do it better

In the VISIONARY Masterclass, you'll learn:

• The #1 Thing Killing Women Entrepreneurs' Spirits and Ability to Impact
• My 4 Step ROCKSTAR Plan
• The EXACT steps I took to speak to tens of thousands of people, to be on national radio, and to have a podcast in the top 20 for mental health in 30+ countries
• How to create a business that is full of EASE, is FUN, and FLOWS clients to you

You will walk away feeling EXCITED about your work again, HOPEFUL about possibilities, and READY with a plan of ACTION to ROCK your MISSION!!!

And at the end of this Masterclass I invite participants to join me in my brand new ROCKSTAR Mentorship, which you can learn about here: https://carinrockind.com/rockstar

Early Bird Discount for ROCKSTAR ends April 27, so get on it!

We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!