Episodes

  • Triggers Are A Doorway To Healing (Final Episode) – Karen Leslie

    Triggers Are A Doorway To Healing (Final Episode) – Karen Leslie
    Oct 30 2024
    Cultivating Kindness With Karen How many times have you said "I got triggered" or "that is a trigger for me"? Each time it was likely with the energy that the triggers were something to bad or something to avoid. Triggers are a reminder that you have some healing you could look at. How about changing that mindset, or belief, that triggers are to be avoided and see them as an opportunity for personal healing. Does this change in belief mean those triggers will no longer be uncomfortable or even painful? No, however, with this change in your thinking you will be able to approach them, and work with them, in a way that will eventually lesson their impact on you. Perhaps even dissolve all impact one day. This week is Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Educator's, last live episode of Cultivating Kindness with Karen. All previous episodes will still be available for everyone to listen to in the future. Join Karen this week for how to turn those triggers into deep personal healing that could have the potential to change your life. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417 ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~ Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years. Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life. Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself. Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness. These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down. Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/
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  • Are You Craving Stability? – Karen Leslie

    Are You Craving Stability? – Karen Leslie
    Oct 23 2024
    Cultivating Kindness With Karen What does stability mean to you? Is stability missing in an area of your life? Do you find yourself seeking it, or craving it? By definition, you would assume stability would be all around and easy to find, yet it can be so illusive to many people. It is not unusual to find yourself craving stability. Since energy is always moving and changing, many people feel easily overwhelmed. They are very aware of the changes and shifts causing them to seek stability in their environment and life. This can create a lot of added stress to their life. So what can people do about this? Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Educator, for tips and tools on how to manage a world that is constantly changing. Understanding how this all works will bring in greater self-confidence, ease and flow to your life. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417 ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~ Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years. Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life. Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself. Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness. These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down. Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/
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  • I Am “Healing” Trap – Karen Leslie

    I Am “Healing” Trap – Karen Leslie
    Oct 16 2024
    Cultivating Kindness With Karen Everyone has said these words "I Am Healing". Whether it is for an illness, or surgery, or heartbreak, or trauma. Life gives us many opportunities to heal in some way. If feels very positive to say "I am healing". It gives comfort to the person saying this and to the person hearing it. Everyone loves to feel comfortable. Could it be that saying "I am healing" could possibly create a space of being stuck or on autopilot? Does that sound like a crazy question? Could it be possible that these three words could be slowing your healing down? This week on Cultivating Kindness with Karen, Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Educator will be exploring a topic that could be seen as controversial or enlightening. You will have to tune in and see which one it is for you. Either way, you will have the opportunity to expand your awareness around these three very common words "I am healing". Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417 ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~ Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years. Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life. Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself. Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness. These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down. Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/
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  • Chained To Unconscious Commitments – Karen Leslie

    Chained To Unconscious Commitments – Karen Leslie
    Oct 9 2024
    Cultivating Kindness With Karen Unconscious commitments; yes this is a thing and they trip people up every day. Since they are unconscious they can be a little tricky to identify. Once you do, you are able to see things with more clarity and understanding. You will be able to see how these commitments have been directing so many of your choices and beliefs. Once you realize you have been working with unconscious commitments your whole way of looking at your life can change. You can see limitations and barriers that were invisible to you before. Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Speaker, this week on Cultivating Kindness with Karen for inspiration and tools to discover these barriers for yourself. Open up your life. Open up your choices. Open up your mind. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417 ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~ Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years. Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life. Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself. Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness. These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down. Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/
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  • Creating New Beginnings – Karen Leslie

    Creating New Beginnings – Karen Leslie
    Oct 2 2024
    Cultivating Kindness With Karen It is very common for people to resist new beginnings. There is often doubt and fear associated with a new beginning showing up. People are far more comfortable with the status quo verses creating something new. The idea of creating something new or different fills most people with anxiety. The mind quickly gives reasons to stop this behaviour. What if creating something new could be easy? What if people could actually release the fears and doubts and follow the energy of excitement or creativity? Think of what could be possible on the other side of this need to maintain a certain level of comfort! What amazing things are waiting for you just beyond being uncomfortable or feeling doubtful? Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Expert Healer, to explore how to step into new beginnings and embrace what is waiting for you. Let Karen help you move with ease into what is waiting for you now. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417 ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~ Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years. Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life. Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself. Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness. These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down. Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/
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  • Is A Wild Imagination A Good Imagination? – Karen Leslie

    Is A Wild Imagination A Good Imagination? – Karen Leslie
    Sep 25 2024
    Cultivating Kindness With Karen Let your imagination run wild! Do not judge what comes to mind. Open your imagination and let your thoughts run wild. Such great advice until you take a deep look at what your imagination may be showing you. Have you just opened Pandora's Box? What if a controlled imagination was actually a better thing to create and master? What could having a controlled imagination offer you? Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Speaker, to understand the benefits and limitations of both a wild and controlled imagination. Then you can choose which one you would like to work with. Choice is always best! Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417 ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~ Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years. Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life. Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself. Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness. These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down. Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/
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  • Stop Defending Your Choices – Karen Leslie

    Stop Defending Your Choices – Karen Leslie
    Sep 18 2024
    Cultivating Kindness With Karen Being strong at defending your decisions or choices is seen as a great strength of character. It may secure you a seat on the Debating Team at school, or a position as a negotiator for employment. The difficulties can arise when defending your choices becomes a common practice in your life. Doors get opened that can lead to regret, disappointment and even feelings of failure. Feeling the need to defend yourself leads you down a path that often ends in the opposite direction to where you desire to be. Being in the energy of feeling you need to defend yourself often results in you stepping out of your power and strength; not stepping into it. Join Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Speaker, to gain a clearer understanding as to how you have been working with the energy of "defending". Learn how and when to bring this energy in so it helps you in being grounded and empowered. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417 ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~ Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years. Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life. Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself. Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness. These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down. Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/
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  • Light You Up First – Karen Leslie

    Light You Up First – Karen Leslie
    Sep 11 2024
    Cultivating Kindness With Karen Many people desire to light up the room, or space, they are in. Some from ego, some from desire to be seen and some for healing. No matter what the origin, to light up a room requires intention and follow through. The first question is where does this desire come from? First you need to look at yourself before you can genuinely light up any room. There are many different ways to look at lighting up the room. Some will have you feeling temporarily good and others will fill you up and carry you forward for a long time. Some ways only benefit you, or another person. Other ways contribute to everyone there. Which do you choose? To be able to light up a room, or space, is such a gift to be shared openly. To understand how to light yourself up first, and then others, listen in this week to Karen Leslie, Stress Recovery Expert and Expert Healer, on Cultivating Kindness with Karen for ways to ignite your inner light and let it shine out to the world. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Karen Leslie Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417 ~ More About Cultivating Kindness With Karen ~ Karen Leslie is an Educator and an Expert Healer who has been facilitating energy with others for over 25 years. Her life of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts has led her on an interesting, and at times, turbulent path to where she is today. Kindness was definitely missing in Karen’s life. Karen was always kind and compassionate to others, however she was not showing kindness to herself. Today Karen knows that kindness towards others was actually a way of avoiding her own wounds and sadness. These choices created a life of ‘people pleasing’, keeping the peace and avoiding conflict; especially if it involved having to say “No” to someone else. Karen knows now that everything we do to help ourselves from the neck up will help everything from the neck down. Karen now lives each day with enthusiasm, excitement, an openness to new adventures and a great deal of kindness towards everyone, most especially herself. www.karenleslie.ca To get more of Cultivating Kindness With Karen, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/cultivating-kindness-with-karen/
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