The Grace and Grit Podcast takes the health fairy tale you've heard all your life and turns it upside down and inside out, helping women rebuild their relationship with their body once and for all. Placing the focus on love and respect, rather than the aggressive demands and unrealistic expectations that have become the norm, Courtney Townley is determined to help women mend the fabric of what is driving the female health story.
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Beloved, The Divine Woman Podcast is an invitation to awaken to a higher level of consciousness, heal old wounds, and live in harmony with nature, source, and spirit. Join Priestess Amanda Sophia and spiritual thought leaders as they discuss ancient spiritual teachings from The Celtic Wheel and share tips on how to live from a place of sovereignty, joy, and connectedness. Each episode will empower you to connect with your inner divine feminine. Weave these sacred teachings into every area of ...
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Episode 357: Power-FULL Aging (Part 2): Rethinking Your Approach
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Attention, ladies! It’s time to rethink our approach to health and wellness if we want to age power-fully. Our bodies undergo profound changes as we cross the midlife threshold, with the departure of crucial hormones like estrogen and progesterone making us less resilient to stress. Ignoring this reality makes the pursuit of powerful aging an uphil…
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Episode 356: Power-FULL Aging (Part 1): Embracing Change
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Let’s face it—getting older isn’t a negotiable part of life. You’ve got some serious control over how that aging journey unfolds. You could make it a bit of a downer, trudging through the years… OR you could make it a power-filled experience. (let’s do that!) Today’s episode marks the start of a 4-part series on Power-FULL Aging, and we’re digging …
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Episode 355: Beyond the Surface: Deepening the relationship you have with your body.
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To say that most women I have coached over the years have “a complicated relationship with their bodies” would be a massive understatement. In fact, it is a rarity that I work with a woman who has a healthy relationship with her body. What is a healthy relationship with the body? Well, that is precisely the topic of this week’s podcast episode. In …
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39: Sacred Homecoming: A Priestess Path to Self with Elaine Doyle
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Join me in this episode as we discuss the Priestess Path and how sacred the homecoming of self is with Elaine Doyle who underwent a drastic lifestyle change to bring her life into Divine balance. A chance encounter during the Bealtaine season brought Elaine and I together, and I’m so grateful that we met because our paths of self-discovery and more…
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Episode 354: Master Key: One skill that will transform every dimension of your life.
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I have been traveling in the health and wellness space for nearly 30 years (yep! I got my first job as a fitness trainer when I was 18, and I just celebrated my 47th birthday). The wellness industry is the ONLY field I have ever worked in, AND I am fairly certain this industry would not even exist if more professionals were teaching the REAL work o…
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Episode 353: Unlocking the Power of Nervous System Regulation at Midlife w/ Irene Lyon
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She’s Baaaacck… Nervous system expert Irene Lyon that is. If you have been a long-time listener of the Grace & Grit podcast, you are probably familiar with Irene Lyon. She does the MASSIVELY important work of helping people to better understand how their nervous system works AND develop skills that allow them to more easily regulate their nervous s…
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Episode 352: Rising Strong: The Power of Reorienting at Midlife
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The years between 40-65 can be wildly disorienting. Not only are midlife women dealing with a changing hormonal landscape but the landscape of life is changing dramatically, as well. In essence, there are a lot of “microstressors” at play in this phase of life that can add up to some serious breakdown mentally, physically and emotionally if one doe…
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Episode 351: Dreams Interrupted: Exploring the Sleep Dilemmas of Midlife w/ Laini Gray
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If there were only 1 lifestyle change a client could make to improve her health and well-being, I would focus on sleep. Why? Because sleep is where the magic of health takes place. While we sleep, our brains cache out, our systems detox, our hormones recalibrate, our tissues repair, and our immune system is fortified. AND… sleep can be really freak…
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Episode 350: Defying Defaults: Life on Purpose
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Are you living your life by default or by design? Relatively or proactively? Your answer carries significant consequences for your overall well-being and happiness. Reactions have a place, certainly. What an awesome thing it is that the human brain can react in ways that help us improve our lives, sometimes even save our lives. That being said, the…
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Episode 349: Year in Review: Noteworthy Lessons Gifted by 2023
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Pausing to look back at the road you have traveled… this day, this week, this year… is such a power-filled practice. Why? Because it shows you how you have been showing up in your life and how you might want to navigate the journey forward a little differently. In this episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, I share with you 5 of my biggest takeaways …
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Episode 348: Boundaries for Breakthroughs: The Upside of Self-Imposed Limits
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Self-imposed limitations aren’t always a bad thing. Establishing limits for yourself can actually be a kindness; a form of self-respect and even self-care. This episode of the Grace & Grit podcast explores: The dark and bright side to self-imposed limitations. Why you owe it to yourself to set limits on how you spend resources like time, energy and…
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Episode 347: Breaking the Mold: Reconsidering Holiday Norms to Protect Your Health
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“Shoulding” all over yourself is never good for your mental and emotional health and the holiday season is ripe with expectations around how you “should” be spending them. So, this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast invites you to consider how you want to spend the holiday season this year even though what you discover may go against the grain of …
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Episode 346: Navigating the Ecosystem of Midlife Well-Being
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Years ago I watched a documentary called Biggest Little Farm, which tracked the rumbles and rises of a couple who purchased a desolate farm in California and restored it to a thriving ecosystem. The film was such a powerful reminder that nature does not heal by focusing on one thing, but rather by tending to the wellness of MANY things. Midlife wel…
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Episode 345: Behind the Scenes: Insights from the Inaugural Grace & Grit Retreat
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Truth be told, I was super resistant to hosting a retreat for my clients despite the many requests I had received to organize one over the years. I am SO glad I relented and, in this week’s episode of the Grace & Grit Podcast, I share some of the biggest revelations that came from bringing 16 clients together for 4 days on a 3000-acre ranch here in…
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38: How to Form Secure Attachments with Eli Harwood, the Attachment Nerd
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Welcome to another episode where we discuss parenting reprogramming through healing. Today, I have the privilege of sitting down with Eli Harwood; the Attachment Nerd, a remarkable individual who speaks on different attachment styles and how to form secure attachments. Eli's story began in a family marked by trauma, a history that propelled her int…
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Episode 344: Proactive Living: Strategies to Tame Emotional Reactivity
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Constantly reacting to your emotional landscape can create a lot of unintended damage in your life. AND… if you have spent a lifetime allowing your emotions to run wild, it can be oh-so-hard to NOT react. In this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, I introduce one of the most powerful exercises I have ever learned to manage my own emotional landsc…
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Episode 343: Midlife Transitions: Navigating the space in between.
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In the realm of midlife, we encounter a myriad of transitions. These shifts encompass changes in careers, relationships, living environments, and even our own biology. They present the midlife woman with a unique opportunity to engage in a powerful dance with transformation. In this captivating episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, we unravel the pr…
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37: Embodiment and the Celtic Wheel with Jen Murphy
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Join us for this magical episode as I sit down with Jen Murphy, a true guardian of Celtic traditions who speaks on her journey of embodiment and the Celtic Wheel. Jen's journey into the world of Irish folklore and mythology began with her storyteller grandmother, who regaled her with captivating tales of ancient Ireland. This early fascination with…
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Episode 342: Woman Reignited: Restore Your Personal Power In 24 Hours (or less!)
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If your confidence is feeling flatter than a pancake on a Sunday morning, DO NOT miss this podcast episode. I work with women every day who are feeling a bit (or very) stagnant in their lives, so I teach them (or sometimes reteach them) 4 key practices to reignite their personal power (aka confidence). Even better, I have created a companion guide …
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Episode 341: The Interplay Between Nervous System Health & Exercise: A conversation w/ Irene Lyon
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The state of your nervous system is a very big deal. Why? Because your nervous system governs literally every system in the human body and massively influences how you show up in the world. More conversations around nervous system health are being had thanks to people like Irene Lyon, my guest in this week’s episode of the Grace & Grit podcast. Ire…
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Episode 340: Summer Remix Series: When “Loving Yourself” Feels Impossible
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This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with episode 330. This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! Some health coaches heavily focus on nutrition, others on fitness, and others on mi…
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Episode 339: Summer Remix Series: The Call to Own Your Worth
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This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with episode 330. This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! Most women I work with have spent a lifetime trying to prove or earn their worth, b…
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Episode 338: Summer Remix Series: Renovating Your Life to Support Your Health
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This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with episode 330. This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! I call the years between 40 and 60 the renovation years. Why? Because of shifting h…
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Episode 337: Summer Remix Series: The Stress Habit
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This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with episode 330. This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! A lot of women I consult with, who are frustrated with their state of health, often…
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Episode 336: Summer Remix Series: 6 Thoughts Preventing You From Making Progress
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This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with episode 330. This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! Health does not grow in negligent, hostile or toxic places, which the mind can cert…
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36: Divine Woman Expert Panel: Unlocking the Power of the Celtic Wheel
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Join me for a captivating interview with Sam Rubenstein, Karen Kremer, and Meghan Rogacki in this Divine Woman Expert panel, as we delve into the profound practices explored in the Divine Woman Awakening Program. In this episode, we unlock the transformative power of embodying the Celtic Wheel of the Year. Discover how these remarkable women shifte…
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Episode 335: Summer Remix Series: The Dynamic Nature of Health
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This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with episode 330. This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! You are a dynamic thing, constantly evolving and forever changing. Which means… You…
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Episode 334: Summer Remix Series: Self-care is really just basecamp.
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This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with episode 330. This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! YOU are an incredibly unique human expression. YOU are here to cause, contribute an…
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35: How to Heal the Nervous System: Simple Tools for Self Regulation
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In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Dr.Somer Nicole about how to heal the nervous system and she provides profound yet simple tools for self-regulation, reparenting, and protocols you can put in place to feel safe within your own space. Do you feel chronically dysregulated? Do you feel like you are reactive instead of responsive? Belo…
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Episode 333: Summer Remix Series: Menopause: A time to level up not fade out w/ Dr. Stacy Sims
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This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with episode 330. This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! LET'S FACE IT THE YEARS SURROUNDING MENOPAUSE CAN BE ROUGH. Stress is elevating, ho…
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Episode 332: Summer Remix Series: The Intro & Outro of Your Day
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This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with episode 330. This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! It is downright impossible to create new possibilities for your life if you are liv…
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Episode 331: Summer Remix Series: How to enjoy your summer AND rock your health.
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This episode is part of the Grace & Grit Summer Remix Series which started with episode 330. This series will reintroduce episodes that have previously been published as reminders that self-development is not a one-and-done job but rather an ongoing practice. Enjoy! Summer has arrived here in North America and with it comes travel, barbecues, campi…
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34: The Summer Solstice: How to Realign with Your Radiance
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In this episode, we will dance in the sun of the Summer Solstice and I will guide you through practices on how to realign with your radiance, your truth, and your inner wild woman. Rise into abundance and connect with your inner goddess as we delve into the transformative power of the Summer Solstice. We will embark on a journey of self-discovery a…
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Episode 330: Summer Remix Series: Knowing When to Push and When to Pause
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The older I get, the more acutely aware I am of the value of pausing to be able to maintain the pushing and in dedication to that knowing, I am extending myself the grace of pausing the production of new episodes of the Grace & Grit Podcast until the fall. I can’t believe it but we have produced 330 episodes of content over the past several years A…
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Episode 329: REAL Midlife Magic: Stories from the inside.
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3 years ago I decided to run an experiment in my business. I started a community called Rumble & Rise where the primary focus would be to help women develop self-leadership skills so could fortify their self-trust, improve their well-being and go after the things on their heart. It was an ambitious endeavor and I had NO idea how it would turn out, …
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Episode 328: Health in the Face of Dis-ease w/ Claire Schulz Bergman
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I have long taught that health isn’t necessarily the absence of dis-ease but how we show up in the face of it. Why? Because life is FULL of dis-ease. Sometimes dis-ease comes in the form of relationship challenges, financial hardship, the loss of loved ones etc. And sometimes it looks like a diagnosis you never could have seen coming. My client, de…
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33: Unlocking Ancestral Healing: A Guided Meditation
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Embark on a sacred odyssey of unlocking ancestral healing and profound self-discovery through this guided meditation. Are you longing to cultivate healthier and more fulfilling relationships in your life? Do you find yourself grappling with fears of failure or experiencing a diminished sense of self? Are you ready to break free from the chains that…
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Episode 327: Simplify to Amplify: Why less is more along the path to change.
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There is a lot of noise “out there” trying to convince you that you need complex measures to improve your health and well-being, but what I have found to be true time and time again throughout my coaching career is that consistency with basic measures can revolutionize a person’s life. So why don’t we embrace simplicity along the path to change? We…
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Episode 326: Breathing As a Movement Skill w/ Julie Angel
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When most people think about movement training they don’t necessarily think about training their breath patterns, but my guest on this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, Julie Angel, will have you convinced that breath is indeed a movement skill that everyone can benefit from. Julie Angel is a multi-passionate movement, breathwork and parkour coa…
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Episode 325: Breaking Free From Comfort Culture
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Modern day life affords us a LOT of comfort. Too much comfort, I will argue in this week’s Grace & Grit podcast episode. Comfort is costing us a lot in terms of our health and well-being, so in this episode we explore: Pursuing discomfort on purpose, The connection between discomfort and longevity, Grit as a vital nutrient for health & well-being, …
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32: How to Prepare for & Harness the Power of Bealtaine
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Join me in this episode as we delve into How to prepare for & harness the power of Bealtaine, exploring its significance and the ancient practices surrounding this fire festival. You’ll be guided through a series of soul-inquiry questions to help you connect with your inner self, and prepare yourself for the powerful energies that Bealtaine brings.…
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Episode 324: Navigating Hormonal Changes in Midlife w/Laini Gray
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“Test don’t guess” is a phrase you will often hear coming from the lips of my podcast guest today, Laini Gray. Laini is a functional diagnostic practitioner and wellness coach who specializes in helping women understand the root causes of dis-ease at midlife. Let’s face it, ladies there is a lot that happens on a chemical level (hello hormones) at …
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Episode 323: Loneliness at Midlife: Strategies for Finding or Reconnecting w/ Community
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I recently sent out an email to my subscribers asking them to tell share with me the #1 thing standing in the way of them putting their best years ahead of them. The answers were wide and varied, but there were a lot of common threads. One of those threads, in particular, broke my heart and inspired this podcast episode… feeling alone, isolated, or…
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31: Divine Woman Expert Panel on Somatic Healing
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In this episode, a Divine Woman Expert Panel discusses Somatic Healing and how we can recognize dysregulation and patterns in our nervous system and heal these from their trauma origins. We have an amazing circle of women who are experts in somatic healing, including Tanya Lynn a strategic activator, who specializes in feminine leadership, Dr. Some…
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I spend a LOT of time coaching around the topic of personal power because owning, generating, protecting, and expressing power is so necessary for healing… mentally, physically, and emotionally. And, while many things rob us of our personal power and cause what I refer to as a power wound, in this episode, I do a deep dive into the ultimate power w…
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30: The Journey to Self through Akashic & Ancestral Healing with Karen Goldstein
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In this episode, Karen Goldstein shares the Journey to Self through Ancestral Healing, a path where the magic shows up in the ordinary and lights up the present. Karen, an Akashic messenger, felt the human experience in a heavy and heart-felt way, something that was difficult to cope with through the struggles. As she continued the exploration of s…
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Episode 321: Building “Atomic Habits” w/ Claire Schulz Bergman
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If you have spent even an ounce of time researching “how to change habits”, you have likely bumped into the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. Well… Grace & Grit is hosting its very first book club called, Study It w/ Grace & Grit, and Atomic Habits will be the first book we study. Claire Schulz Bergman, an avid athlete, wellness professional and t…
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It is really hard to rise to the occasion of your life when you are constantly weighed down by things that no longer serve you (and maybe never did). And… Letting go of the familiar and stepping into uncertainty can feel so damn hard. In this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast, I share some of the most common things I see my clients clinging to, t…
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29: My Top Tips for your Spring Equinox Altars, Rituals, and Practices
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Beloved, in this episode I invite you to make use of my top tips for your altar, ritual, and practices during the Spring Equinox, including soul inquiry that will activate this time of radiance for you! In my journey of rediscovering the warrior within and embracing my calling as both Divine Woman Mentor and Priestess, I’ve cultivated so many pract…
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Episode 319: From Digital Distraction to Digital Wellness: Insights and Strategies for Better Tech Use w/ Dr Kristy Goodwin
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I like to think that the real work that I do in the world is to help women get out of “integrity pain”. The very real mental, emotional and even physical pain that results from living life out of alignment with what you truly want for your life. And one of the things creating a tremendous amount of integrity pain for my clients is their relationshi…
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