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Are you burnt out? Do you feel like life’s passing you by? Is your inner critic going nonstop? If you’ve been wishing for some kind of shift, you’re in the right place! Listen and learn how to stop the negative voices. Conquer your limiting beliefs and learn how to breathe, laugh, and live in your joy. Find your way to an aligned, clear, and focused path doing what YOU want to do. Get inspired as leaders, healers, and change agents discuss the challenges they’ve overcome as they give you their message of HOPE. Through humor, compassion, and grace, you’re reminded that anything is possible, and it’s never too late to live your purpose, do what lights you up, and create extraordinary things. This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: - How do I succeed on my self-improvement journey? - What is the most effective meditation technique? - How do I stop feeling so overwhelmed and tired? - Is journaling effective? - How does manifestation work? - What are affirmations? - Is breathwork for me? Learn how to replace your inner critic with a kind, nurturing, and compassionate one. Find your way to personal growth and replace that lack mentality with a mindset of abundance. Listen and feel the magic right away!
Episodes

Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Reclaiming Your Inner Peace: How to Self-Soothe and Embrace Self-Compassion
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Are you sick of feeling burnt-out and overwhelmed? With everything going on, sometimes you just need a breath. Or some new coping tools. Or even a brief timeout!
Join Lauren as she gives you tools you can use right now to self-soothe and for your self-care. Learn healthy coping strategies to calm yourself on the spot, even while listening to this episode!
"And they’re just easy to use so that you can just lean into them Because if you just stuff your feelings, that's gonna come out someplace else. No one wants that." (Lauren), 2:20
In this episode, learn to practice self-soothing and its incredible power to bring self-compassion back into your life. Lauren shares easy-to-use tools that help you find relief from stress, overwhelm, and burnout. Shift from relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms and bring back the joy of laughter, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of purpose.
“Put your hand on your chest. Put your hand on your heart and just breathe in.” (Lauren), 3:20.
Tune in and learn how to cultivate self-compassion, embrace your emotions, and find a sense of peace in life's chaos. Get ready to reclaim your inner peace and embark on a journey towards rediscovering the magic of self-soothing. Don't miss this episode full of practical tips and insights that empower you to live a more fulfilling and balanced life. Go on a quick journey to self-compassion in just a few minutes. You’ll listen to this calming episode many times.
“Doing a short meditation can really just energize you and give you so much self-compassion.” – (Lauren), 7:38
The Importance of Communication and Connection: "We need to actually communicate, and be amongst each other. So to actually talk to somebody and see how they're doing and have that kind of connection, Nothing will make you feel better than that. I promise.” (Lauren), 15:02:
"Stop the struggle and heal your humanity." (Lauren), 20:07
In this episode:
- (2:47) – The danger of holding things in and the importance of breathing.
- (2:51) – Trauma doesn’t have to be huge; it can be small.
- (3:51) – The importance of understanding feelings aren’t facts.
- (4:00) – Naming your feelings means they no longer have power over you.
- (4:11) – The Feelings Chart and the valuable way it can help navigate life.
- (5:18) – Feelings peak for five minutes.
- (6:43) – The importance of being open to new ideas.
- (7:11) – The powerful impact of standing meditation.
- (7:50) – Being okay doesn’t mean you’re okay with what’s happening around you.
- (8:54) – Life happens by showing up
- (10:00) – Feeling your feelings all the way through your body helps release them.
- (10:45) – Meditation doesn’t have to be a long process. Whatever works for you is fine.
- (11:24) – The power and impact of journaling as a self-soothing method.
- (13:18) – Finding your superpower and what makes you happiest is part of the self-soothing journey.
- (14:27) – Checking on someone else is a self-soothing method because it gives you community.
- (16:25) – Gratitude leads to vibrating at a higher frequency.
- (16:32) – The importance of living in a grateful state.
- (17:41) – Life might look good on the outside, but enjoying life is what matters most.
- (18:32) – The power of moments and doing the things that light you up.
Resources and Links
52 Weeks of Hope
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-abrams-83b8b421/
- https://www.52weeksofhope.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLA7Rb6E0PtKBhPGu1vcjA
- https://www.facebook.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://www.instagram.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://twitter.com/52weeksofhope
- Get your FREE Confidence and Clarity Growth Scorecard
- Schedule your Confidence and Clarity Boost Session with Lauren!
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Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Are you always busy? Working nonstop? Are you sick of your to-do list? Are you ready to find happiness and fulfillment in unconventional paths? You are going to love hearing Rachel O'Meara teach you strategies for overcoming burnout and reconnecting with yourself.
“I think we are all parents to ourselves, and I think we all have to mother ourselves and in our lives as we show up in service to our doing.” - (3:57), Rachael
In this episode, executive leadership coach, author, and TEDx speaker Rachael O’Meara gives you tools and insights into how your life can change once you harness the power of deliberate pauses for personal growth. Listen as Rachael gives you the courage to move to the next phase of living that can be found when you take a deep breath, sit back … and pause. This is an effective self-care practice for you overachieving Type A moms.
“You don’t have to suffer, and you don’t need to go through the excruciating moments of victimhood.” – (15:21), Lauren
“If you can’t find the little things … your job is to pause and find them.” – (32:14), Rachael
You get to learn how to keep building emotional intelligence for resilience and success in this episode. It’s through overcoming your inner critic that you unleash your emotional intelligence for lasting happiness.
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence: "We have to train and teach ourselves how to want and to feel our aliveness that drives our wants and needs." – (34:26), Rachael
In this episode:
- (4:40) – How to check in with yourself.
- (5:07) – What to do when everything looks good on the outside.
- (6:55) – Feeling like a failure.
- (7:36) – Discovering the power of the pause.
- (7:57) – How meditation and breathwork make a difference.
- (8:28) – The value of re-filling your tank in order to serve others.
- (9:30) – One of the biggest and best questions you can ask yourself.
- (13:20) – How answers emerge for you.
- (14:42) – You don’t have to live in a box.
- (15:44) – Staying busy can be a badge, but a dangerous one.
- (16:44) – The lesson of valuing your path.
- (17:31) – Understanding what the pause looks like for you.
- (18:35) – Fear and how to name it.
- (23:20) – Pausing as an intentional act.
- (26:00) – Emotional intelligence is the gateway.
- (27:46) – Being lonely at the top.
- (29:22) – Asking for help.
- (31:22) – The law of little things.
- (33:36) – Wishing is not acting What to do instead.
- (34:41) – Teaching yourself what your wants are.
Resources and Links
52 Weeks of Hope
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-abrams-83b8b421/
- https://www.52weeksofhope.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLA7Rb6E0PtKBhPGu1vcjA
- https://www.facebook.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://www.instagram.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://twitter.com/52weeksofhope
- Get your FREE Confidence and Clarity Growth Scorecard
Rachael O’Meara
- https://www.rachaelomeara.com/
- http://www.facebook.com/rachaelmomeara
- https://instagram.com/rachael_omeara
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/romeara/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknJ_GWPy3EH6k2LqAYmXqg
Free GIFT link: Rachael's 5-minute Breathwork Booster pause for high-achieving women to reclaim their life.
Learn more about Rachael O'Meara, including her books, Pausecast podcast, and coaching here: https://linktr.ee/rachael_omeara

Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Are you ready to break from what others think? Are you sick of people-pleasing? Are you ready to live your best life, feeling renewed? Discover how to tend to the parts of yourself that require attention and show up as your authentic self in this episode.
"If you want to stop wishing for someone else's life, you need to shift your focus from comparison to self-discovery and embrace your own unique journey." - Ashley
"You know, the thing about rest is that so often people think, oh, either I don't have time for that, that seems so luxurious, or that seems so unimportant, or that seems so boring. You know? People have all kinds of ideas about what rest looks like and also what it means." – (3:14), Ashley
Listen as writer, podcaster and breathwork teacher Ashley Neese helps you break free from all the artificial barriers and the fear of judgment. Ashley guides you on living with an open heart and stepping off the hamster wheel.
She has an incredible personal journey of healing and self-discovery. And her openness helps you learn and relate. She helps you know which parts of yourself need attention, and you learn how to show up as your present, authentic self in relationships. Not only that, You get tips on managing phone addiction and creating healthy digital boundaries! Self-awareness creates self-compassion.
The Impact of Social Media on Personal Well-being: "I often look at, like, how do I actually want to spend my energy? It's like, what's really filling my cup? What's feeling like a really good exchange for me? And social media doesn't feel like a good exchange for me, like a nourishing exchange, for example." – (23:10), Ashley
“We’re so focused on attaching our value to what we produce.” – (5:53), Ashley
Finding nourishment in your hectic world includes a pause. Listen as Ashley and Lauren share the secrets to restoring balance and wellness; resting and taking a pause is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself. Ashley helps you make space for something new in your life, get the rest you deserve, and find the courage to pause.
Listen as Ashley shares her practices and techniques, helping you reconnect with yourself and find peace amidst the chaos. She is a regular contributor to Goop, and her wisdom will undoubtedly help you come home to yourself and prioritize self-care.
“I came into rest broken down; I came into rest sick.” – (6:50), Ashley
“Just because I can do something doesn’t mean that it’s the best thing for me to do, the most efficient thing for me to be doing.” – (14:40), Ashley
“We see people like Arianna Huffington writing about burnout, and we see all these, especially women, . . . , who have big platforms and media companies and all over, you know, in different genres and different jobs talk about this burnout piece and talk about how real that is because women are expected to work harder than men, that’s just a fact.” – (5:25), Ashley
In this episode:
- (2:21) – The benefits of pausing and slowing down.
- (4:00) – Unpacking the belief that you don’t have time for rest.
- (6:21) – Reclaiming your intrinsic value that isn’t attached to work.
- (8:30) – At times when you need to move fast, how to make rest work.
- (9:29) – How to know what you’re feeling.
- (11:30) – Creating space so that something else can emerge.
- (12:31) – You don’t have to do it all.
- (13:52) – How to create space when you have children.
- (15:34) – About multi-tasking.
- (17:49) – Answers emerge in the pause.
- (18:50) – What happens in the pause.
- (20:00) – About social media.
- (21:06) – The addictive design of smartphones.
- (21:58) – How to put boundaries around your social media usage.
- (30:14) – The necessity of being vulnerable and putting yourself out there.
- (34:27) – How to have a nourishing component in your life.
- (37:12) – Trauma bonding.
- (39:20) – It’s not your partner’s job to fix the broken parts of you.
- (40:17) – Understanding that something different is possible.
Resources and Links
52 Weeks of Hope
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-abrams-83b8b421/
- https://www.52weeksofhope.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLA7Rb6E0PtKBhPGu1vcjA
- https://www.facebook.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://www.instagram.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://twitter.com/52weeksofhope
- Get your FREE Confidence and Clarity Growth Scorecard
Ashley Neese
- https://www.ashleyneese.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/ashley_neese/
- https://www.facebook.com/AshleyNeeseWellness/
- Permission to Rest: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690360/permission-to-rest-by-ashley-neese/
- How to Breathe: 25 Simple Practices for Calm, Joy, and Resilience: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0399582711
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Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Breaking Free of the Hamster Wheel: How Overachieving Moms Rediscover the Magic of Life!
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
You know that nagging sense of emptiness, even when your life appears picture-perfect? Those mornings when you're drained before the day truly begins? Ever wondered if others have it easier? Tune in and discover how to embrace the rest, laughter, and joy you’ve yearned for.
Join Lauren as she delves into the art of prioritizing yourself and unveiling hidden passions you may not even know exist. When life keeps you too occupied to hear your inner whispers, reality becomes a blur. Prepare to step off the hamster wheel and embark on a journey filled with grace and fulfillment.
“You should do what you feel like you're here to do and align with that." – (2:07), Lauren
“Your vibe attracts your tribe. So be careful you aren’t attracting short-fused . . . ” – (2:48), Lauren
In this episode, Lauren helps you understand the power of the pause and how finding and embracing it can transform your life. Discover the power of self-compassion techniques and give yourself grace. Listen and learn how to ditch the to-do list and create a to-don't list. Free yourself from the neverending cycle of busyness.
“If you have something you really want to do, you really can do it.” – (3:42), Lauren
The life you've always yearned for awaits. Tune in now to hear personal tales of transformation and inspiration from Lauren. Gain practical strategies for conquering burnout and aligning with your deepest desires. Prepare to rediscover the magic in your life.
“It’s the moments that matter.” – (15:20), Lauren
In this episode:
- (2:14) – Understanding the importance of doing what you feel like you were put here to do.
- (3:08) – Life is meant to be lived, not dreaded!
- (3:40) – It’s not a dress rehearsal. Life’s in session.
- (4:10) – How you can avoid “analysis paralysis.”
- (4:25) – Whatever you want to do, you can do it.
- (4:50) - Why the pause is important.
- (6:40) – How answers emerge in the pause.
- (8:24) – Self-compassion techniques.
- (10:16) – The standing meditation experience.
- (13:14) – Why having an open mind helps you create the life you want.
- (13:30) – Working three days a week and being successful.
- (14:50) – Overachievers live the loneliest lives.
- (15:23) – Whatever you focus on grows. What to focus on.
- (16:23) – The value of accountability partners.
- (16:47) – Building the life you want doesn’t have to be done in isolation.
- (16:54) – The value of community and how it can help you reach your place.
- (17:26) – Connections with other high achievers or meditation options.
Resources and Links
52 Weeks of Hope
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-abrams-83b8b421/
- https://www.52weeksofhope.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLA7Rb6E0PtKBhPGu1vcjA
- https://www.facebook.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://www.instagram.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://twitter.com/52weeksofhope
- Get your FREE Confidence and Clarity Growth Scorecard
Mentioned:
Adam Schaeuble’s Podcasting Business School: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Do you ever think meditation could help, but it’s too hard or time-consuming? The calm and balance seem appealing, but you know your head’s always going nonstop? The truth is, there is no right or wrong way to meditate, and the even better news is that you can do it using only a few minutes a day and still see major changes in your life.
"3 minutes a day and you can transform your life." – (1:48), Lauren.
“The only experiences we have are our five senses and our thoughts and imagination. Everything else is an inference.” – (3:16), Richard.
“I can't tell you what chocolate is, you have to experience it.'" — (17:00), Richard.
Listen as Richard Dixey helps you understand the power of meditation and the amazing impact it can have on your life! Learn how meditation allows you to refocus, gain perspective, and help move your life in a positive direction. So, if you've ever felt overwhelmed, short on time, or in need of some calm in the midst of chaos, this episode is for you.
Learn how to break free from artificial barriers and the constant worry about others' opinions. Gain focus, balance, and even self-worth, not just finding calmness but also regaining your passion for people and meaningful connections. A great, easy, empowering listen as Lauren and Richard discuss how meditating just 3 minutes a day can improve the quality of your life.
“People are getting less and less happy, and this is a profound problem that is directly addressed by meditation” – (7:14), Richard.
“If we don’t have any way of addressing the basic foundation of our lives. we will always feel like our lives are out of control.” – (15:00), Richard.
In this episode:
- (2:00) – Why meditate?
- (4:53) – The internal map that you have inside you.
- (7:26) – The value you’ll derive from meditation.
- (8:09) – Meditation that you can do easily.
- (9:16) – The benefits of meditation you can get in short time spans.
- (10:23) – Meditation can be better received once you understand it increases your self-worth.
- (12:29) – Meditation and subjectivity.
- (15:24) – How to take a time out.
- (16:07) – The two phases of meditation.
- (16:57) – Vipassana meditation
- (17:54) – Looking at a candle for three minutes as a one practice
- (18:40) – Humans are visually dominated, and why that’s a good place to begin focusing attention.
- (20:47) – What you can get from 14 weeks of three-minute-a-day meditations.
- (21:54) – The calmness you’re seeking is actually within, not away from, experiences.
- (23:19) – You can’t do meditation wrong.
- (27:11) – Meditation and technology working together.
- (31:46) – How using common language allows you to connect with people better.
- (43:00) – Encouraging engagement is a benefit of the practice.
Resources and Links
52 Weeks of Hope
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-abrams-83b8b421/
- https://www.52weeksofhope.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLA7Rb6E0PtKBhPGu1vcjA
- https://www.facebook.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://www.instagram.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://twitter.com/52weeksofhope
- Get your FREE Confidence and Clarity Growth Scorecard
Richard Dixey

Friday Sep 15, 2023
How to Stop Wishing for Someone Else’s Life
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Do you ever look at another family or person and just wish you were living their life instead of yours? Or at least had their job? Spouse? Or vacations? Listen right now and learn how to not only embrace your own unique journey also how to make your own life truly fulfilling.
"Break free from any of the self-limiting beliefs that make you think you can't have all of that because you definitely can!” (2:31), Lauren
In this episode, Lauren shows you how to stop wishing and start manifesting the life you crave. It starts with inner work and knowing what genuinely fills you with joy. Listen and learn about the four areas that will help you stop wishing for someone else’s life and start building the one for you!
“You really can manifest anything.” – (6:13), Lauren
The grass may look greener on the other side, but really, you never know the truth of what’s going on! Listen to this episode and hear the steps to take to build the life you want!
“Instead of adding to that to-do list, how about a to-don’t list?” – (10:00), Lauren
“Just by showing up for life every day, miracles happen.” – (13:33), Lauren
"So you get to manifest whatever it is that you want to do and you get to live your life, not somebody else's fake life or whatever it is because it's your life that you get to live." - (21:34), Lauren
In this episode:
- (2:24) – If your relationship isn’t working, sit down and do these.
- (3:30) – How to manifest your best life.
- (5:53) – The power of an open mind.
- (8:13) – Enjoying things.
- (8:49) – How to take the first step.
- (9:10)- The importance of finding out what fills you with joy.
- (10:00) – What type of work drives you?
- (10:25) – What is the pause and why it matters
- (11:10) – Travel, relationships, work, and friendships and how to align with these.
- (11:30) – The four areas that will help you stop wishing for someone else’s life.
- (12:53) – Why this is the best medicine.
- (14:17) – How showing up every day creates energy toward your goals.
- (14:56) – How being of service heals you.
- (17:25) – Reach out to community.
- (19:29) – If you knew the story of the persons’ life you’re wishing for, you’d choose yours.
- (21:21) – Don’t let social media personas guide your thoughts on the lives of others.
- (21:52) – The power of journaling and meditation.
- (22:00) – Simple meditation techniques.
- (22:41) – Whatever it is that you want to do, you have the right to manifest and do that.
- (23:30) – Life is in session; this isn’t a dress rehearsal.
Resources and Links
52 Weeks of Hope
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-abrams-83b8b421/
- https://www.52weeksofhope.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLA7Rb6E0PtKBhPGu1vcjA
- https://www.facebook.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://www.instagram.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://twitter.com/52weeksofhope
- Get your FREE Confidence and Clarity Growth Scorecard

Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Heal Your Past Traumas & Create Your Best Life Now with Mary Sise
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Are you ready to finally get rid of your negative beliefs, heal your traumas and stop yourself from dissociating when you’re in uncomfortable situations? Listen as Mary Sise helps you step in and begin owning the powerful creator who lives within! It’s time to put away all of those limiting beliefs keeping you from living your calling.
“Every energy is in you, it's just that some energies are more hidden or dormant.” – (14:27), Mary
Understanding your energy helps you live a richer, fuller life. Maybe you need to go back and deal with past traumas, change your routine, or learn to balance your energy. Whatever the case may be, you’ve got this and Mary shows you how in this episode!
“When you get something like cancer, you can’t just change your shoes, you have to change your pattern.” – (15:27), Mary
If you’ve been wondering about energy and how it relates to your relationships or your work or your body, this episode is definitely for you! Tune in and find out how to harness your energy in a positive way, activate hope, all while creating the life you deserve!
“The issue now for most people is that they don’t live in a war zone, but it feels like it’s always going down because you weren’t safe when they were little.” – (21:08), Mary
In this episode:
- (1:19) – The concept of energy and how it effects you.
- (4:15) – How tapping helps you reduce trauma.
- (13:04) – Bringing your feminine side back.
- (14:45) – Why you need healthy, balanced, and coherent energy.
- (15:21) – How cancer is an energy changer.
- (19:40) – How to cure immune disorders.
- (21:26) – Why tapping helps when you can’t meditate.
- (23:21) – Explaining soul weaving.
- (23:56) – There’s nothing wrong with you, it’s what happened.
- (25:00) – The high vibrating energy of hope.
- (26:08) – Seeing someone come through what you’re going through activates hope.
- (26:50) – Why there’s power in seeing others who have overcome what you’re going through.
- (27:09) – How and why it is necessary to cultivate hope.
- (30:16) – The power of leadership.
- (30:44) – Hope without action and the importance of scanning hope.
- (33:17) – The lesson of the heart that breaks.
- (34:47) – How to be responsible for your own energy.
Resources and Links
52 Weeks of Hope
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-abrams-83b8b421/
- https://www.52weeksofhope.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLA7Rb6E0PtKBhPGu1vcjA
- https://www.facebook.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://www.instagram.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://twitter.com/52weeksofhope
- Get your FREE Confidence and Clarity Growth Scorecard
- Schedule your Confidence and Clarity Boost Session with Lauren!
Mary Sise

Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
How to Achieve Mental, Emotional, and Physical Balance with Suzy McCalley
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Are you anxious or stressed and totally ready for relief? For that weight to finally lift? You're in luck. Today’s guest grew up in a cult, and she uses her experiences to turn them into art and empowers you to channel your demons to take charge of your inner health and well-being.
Say goodbye to your anxiety. Listen right now and learn how to achieve balance and how to reduce your stress so that you can start laughing again, enjoying your life, and living the way you really want it.
“People were like, you do so much, and I was like, no; really, I just do one thing, and that’s healing.” – Suzy, (11:44)
Learn how to achieve greater mental, emotional, and physical balance. Overcome your limiting beliefs and learn how to walk through what stops you from achieving what you really want in life. Maybe it’s exercise, or finding your soulmate, or your own business, writing a book, being a coach. Whatever it is, you can reach your dream.
“To me, everything starts with looking inward.” – Suzy, (12:24)
If you’re looking to heal from past traumas and want to turn your pain into power, this episode is the one you’ve been waiting for! Tune in and find out how you can begin moving past the hurt, release the anxiety, and begin laughing from your gut with your friends like you used to!
“The breath is very key to what we do, and taking a full breath is one of the most radical things that we can do sometimes, especially in difficult moments.” Suzy, (20:00)
“The baby steps is really how we get to where we want to go.” – Suzy, (25:00)
In this episode:
- (1:30) – What growing up in a cult feels like.
- (3:00) – The journey of healing.
- (4:30) – The process of continuous healing.
- (7:32) – How yoga and other mindfulness tools heal you.
- (9:30) – Your healing journey.
- (12:20) – Turning experience into art.
- (12:53) – Taking your hurt and turning it into something that brings light.
- (13:18) – How you turn compost into art.
- (14:12) – How you get clear on what you’re meant to do.
- (16:53) – Relief begins by understanding your problem.
- (17:46) – Healing happens in community.
- (18:10) – Why it’s important to be willing to spend time with your problem.
- (18:39) – Why journaling by hand is the most effective way to journal.
- (19:00) – The Breathing Room and the importance of breath.
- (20:13) – The message you send through your breathing.
- (23:00) – Social media.
- (24:08) – The value of accomplishing small goals.
- (25:32) – The power of connection.
Resources and Links
52 Weeks of Hope
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-abrams-83b8b421/
- https://www.52weeksofhope.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLA7Rb6E0PtKBhPGu1vcjA
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Suzy McCalley

Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Discovering Your Power Within with April Pfender
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Do you ever get the feeling that the universe is speaking to you? Are you wondering when the right time to take action really is? Listen as Reiki Master April Pfender shows you her path to her power and the methods she uses to get there. She shares her experiences and guides you to use your energy in a way that leads you to live your purpose and a more fulfilling life.
“When in doubt, do nothing.” – (12:49), Lauren.
In this episode, April shows you how to tap into your spiritual purpose and how to clearly distinguish all the responses you receive. From understanding and embracing the yes’s to realizing that no and maybe, are the same thing. You’ll feel armed with the knowledge you need for whatever’s happening at the moment. You’ll feel a new sense of awareness after listening to this episode.
“As creator beings, we know we’re not playing that game of it’s happening for me because I created that stream of consciousness.” – (14:52), April.
Find your path of awakening and power by using big prayers and using your heart in the decision-making process. Listen and be inspired by the energy that exists within you. You’ll be motivated to release all doubt and embrace the positivity inside!
“When someone wants to ciphon your energy, you can say I really want to hear what you’re saying right now but I’m not available for that at this time and we should circle back later.” – (26:24), April.
In this episode:
- (3:16) – You have a path of awakening.
- (4:39) – How to thrive when you’re going through a transition.
- (4:50) – Cultivating your power of purposeful, big prayers.
- (5:53) – How to make the most out of coming out of your cocoon.
- (6:38) – How to listen to the responses you receive.
- (7:43) – Tuning into your spiritual meaning and purpose.
- (8:25) – How you know you’re right where you need to be.
- (9:26) – If life sends you a maybe, how to decipher the meaning.
- (10:49) – How to determine life’s messages.
- (10:57) – The importance of “running” your decisions by your heart.
- (11:57) – Weigh what belongs to you and what’s yours.
- (15:11) – Naturally channeling Reiki.
- (16:43) – Why giving Reiki to a source you’re not attuned to can deplete you.
- (22:41) – What to do when you encounter negativity.
- (23:48) – The benefits of working on your personal energy.
- (24:14) – The benefits of cleansing your energy.
- (24:43) – Why some lessons of life repeat.
- (35:02) – Things to do so you can maintain positive.
- (35:41) – The ramifications of not spending time in quiet.
- (36:33) – Why you want to commit to your body temple.
- (37:50) – Remember that everything is temporary!
- (38:37) – Allow your “creator being” to speak up for yourself.
Resources and Links
52 Weeks of Hope
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-abrams-83b8b421/
- https://www.52weeksofhope.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLA7Rb6E0PtKBhPGu1vcjA
- https://www.facebook.com/52weeksofhope/
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- https://twitter.com/52weeksofhope
- Get your FREE Confidence and Clarity Growth Scorecard
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April Pfender

Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Do you feel you have a divine purpose but get lost in the day-to-day challenges? Are you ready to embrace your true depth and tap into your fullest intuition? You're going to love hearing the very intuitive marketing branding expert, Kristin Balter. Kristin discusses how she turned a midlife crisis turned into a midlife awakening, and from there she let her intuitive powers unleash on her business. She now inspires you to unlock your greatness and tap into your knowing and walks you through that on this empowering episode.
“If everyone else is telling you things that don’t line up for you, you do this, you journal and you write letters to yourself and start everything with ‘I am’.” – Kristin (28:45)
In this episode, Kristin shares valuable insights and practical tips on how to unlock, unblock, and unfold your divine purpose. From developing your intuition to aligning your personal brand with your true self, you'll gain the tools and knowledge needed to embark on your own transformative journey of self-realization. Even if you’re not a mid-life, whatever crisis you might be facing, Kristin is here to help guide you to the other side.
“I’m really living my truth around being the change maker, which is me coming out and stepping up and putting myself right out there in all my spiritual gifts.” – Kristin (25:40)
Learn how to unleash your unique purpose and your inner power. Stop feeling empty and like life’s passing you by. Listen to this episode and enjoy a transformative experience of self-discovery. You’ll be lifted to new vibrational frequencies within the first few minutes!
“By lifting vibrational frequency, we live in the frequency of love. Therefore, we emit love. Therefore, we allow others to step into that vibrational frequency.” – Kristin (16:41)
In This Episode:
- (5:08) – You have something magical to give to this world.
- (5:22) – Why and how it is that the universe makes no mistakes.
- (8:09) – When loneliness of life hits. How to deal with it.
- (14:14) – The value of thinking outside of the box is how you contribute to the universe.
- (15:18) - Living in love or in fear.
- (16:00) – How to maintain your own vibrational frequency.
- (17:15) – How to handle your naysayers.
- (19:48) – The one thing a child must learn by age 11 before they enter the educational system.
- (24:05) – Seeing outside of your sixth sense.
- (25:27) – The importance of authenticity in entrepreneurship.
- (26:58) – Turning a mid-life crisis into a mid-life awakening.
- (27:16) – Young brains can’t handle change, and this leads to chaos.
- (27:43) – The gifts of the pandemic.
- (29:40) – The need to love yourself first before you love others.
- (33:00) – The energy of your creative zone.
- (37:07) – Living like a bird is risky, but you can embrace it.
- (38:26) – The duality of love and fear.
Resources and Links
52 Weeks of Hope
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-abrams-83b8b421/
- https://www.52weeksofhope.com/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLA7Rb6E0PtKBhPGu1vcjA
- https://www.facebook.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://www.instagram.com/52weeksofhope/
- https://twitter.com/52weeksofhope
- Get your FREE Confidence and Clarity Growth Scorecard
Go to https://www.magicmind.co/hopelauren and get up to 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days with my code HOPELAUREN.
Kristin Balter