Best RaqC Cordova Podcasts (2024)

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Season 18 Ep 2: Stop complaining 34:09

1h ago34:09

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Complaining is a natural part of human communication. It is often a response to problems or a way to communicate dissatisfaction. Sometimes, however, people might find themselves wondering if they complain too much. In such cases, knowing how to stop complaining can help you manage your stress in more adaptive ways. Why Do People Complain? It can b…

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Season 18 Ep 1: Building a brand with Yvonne Guidry aka “Spoiled Latina” 31:39

3d ago31:39

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Today on the podcast we are joined by Yvonne "Spoiled Latina" Guidry who is a trailblazing entrepreneur, creative visionary, and empowerment advocate, renowned for her out-of-the-box thinking and brand partnership expertise. As the founder of "Spoiled Latina," she has redefined brand affinity, collaborating with top-tier brands while fostering an a…

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Season 17 Ep 11 - Cultura and Cash with Gigi the first gen mentor 19:08

9d ago19:08

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Today, we sat down with Gigi, a financial educator and bestselling author of Cultura & Cash! She's on a mission to empower first-generation students and young professionals of color entering the workplace to confidently manage their money, pay off debt, build generational wealth, and gain financial freedom. The first-generation and BIPOC experience…

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Season 17 Ep 10 - What would you rather? 14:30

9d ago14:30

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On today’s episode we simply have FUNNNNNN with a round of “what would you rather” get ready to laugh your ass with our responses. These questions really do make you think hard. Feel free to ask your closest people these questions as well, they make great conversation starters. _________________________________________________________ Follow us on …

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Season 17 Ep 9 - Things your momma never told you 31:44

15d ago31:44

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This conversation is on point about some of the things we wish our mommy’s and abuelitas would have shared with us so we wouldn’t have been in the dark about these topics of conversation. _________________________________________________________ Follow us on IG: @straightupsistersthepodcast @raqcsworld @lasusie Follow us on YOUTUBE: Straight Up Sis…

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Season 17 Ep: 8 Say YES to life 32:46

18d ago32:46

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For most of us, our immediate reply is “no.” Yes, we even think “no” because our brains are so good at coming up with reasons for why we can’t do things. I can’t take time off work. I have to do a mountain of laundry. I don’t feel good in any of my going-out outfits. This is just another example of how we put our lives on hold for One Day When… we’…

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Season 17 Ep: 7- So Janney AKA "Chiquis" 31:04

19d ago31:04

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On today's episode we have a fabulous conversation with Janney Marin, aka "Chiquis".....we explore who Janney is, not Chiquis, although sometimes they may be one in the same to a certain extent. It's a conversation where nothing was off limits, we explore her heart, her relationship with her mom, siblings, her career, love, and everything in betwee…

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Season 17 Ep 6: The blessing of FAILURE 15:47

21d ago15:47

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Failure develops the power of judgement and provides the experience which helps us in achieving success. No one wants to believe the worst times could be the same experience that molds and makes you into a better person - but they are.Think back on the worst days of your life and how you felt. Now, think of how were you different coming out of this…

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Season 17 Ep 5: SOLITUDE VS. LONLINESS 27:12

22d ago27:12

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It's essential to differentiate solitude from isolation or loneliness. We define solitude as a healthy, personal discipline that allows you to engage in meaningful self-reflection. Loneliness, however, is a state of “sadness”because one has no friends or company. Although loneliness and solitude are sometimes used interchangeably, they are not the …

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Season 17 Ep 4: Answering the DM’s on social media 29:25

28d ago29:25

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Today we are answering the DM’s we get on social media. Some of you remained anonymous and some of you dropped the name and location. We absolutely love when we get these personal questions from you guys because we all take something away from the answers. ________________________ Follow us on IG: @straightupsistersthepodcast @raqcsworld @lasusie F…

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Season 17 Ep 3: Adversity is important 21:23

1M ago21:23

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So let’s talk about this. ANY time you are trying to align yourself with your purpose, when you’re trying to be obedient, when you’re trying to level up, EXPECT adversity to come your way! It’s like the tax we pay for the new level we’re about to reach. Like the saying goes… NEW levels, NEW devils It’s not fun. The timing is usually wrong, and ofte…

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Season 17 Ep 2: What’s a Self-Contract? 31:56

1M ago31:56

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I’m sure that you’ve probably seen every kind of contract there is. After all, you’ve made contracts with your vendors, your clients, your freelancers and your employees. You even have a contract with your spouse! If you want to achieve your personal goals and be productive day in, day out, we propose you create a self-contract so you’ll stay focus…

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Season 17 Ep 1: Things that make you go HMMMMM! 31:04

1M ago31:04

31:04

This show is dedicated to the things that make you go HMMMMMMMM! Have you ever asked yourself a question about something that just doesn't make sense? This is literally RaqC's brain when something doesn't make sense to her. But more people have got to think this way, she can't be the only one. This show is dedicated to all the people that think out…

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Season 16 Ep 12: Don't be your own worst enemy 21:22

2M ago21:22

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We wanted to have this conversation to bring this topic front and center as we start a new year. There’s something symbolic of a fresh new year right? Feels like a new opportunity to get it right! But HOW will you get it right this year if your habits are the same? SPECIFICALLY your SELF betraying habits? It’s sad but we think most people will agre…

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Season 16 Ep 11: Word of the year 19:03

2M ago19:03

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As 2023 gets underway, the chatter about resolutions will persist. People want to exercise more, read more books, unplug from devices, and drink their requisite amount of water every day. For several years, we fell into the trap of making resolutions but quickly realized that that lost traction. So, we decided several years ago to switch it up from…

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Season 16 Ep 10: The Entrepreneurial Journey Part II 28:00

2M ago28:00

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Today's show is all about ENTREPRENEURSHIP! The journey of an entrepreneur is no joke and filled with struggles, ups and downs, yet so fulfilling. So we decided to do a 2 part show with entrepreneurs that live this reality daily. Women that live this life daily. Today, we sat down with Martha, owner of The Good Candle, and also with Ale, owner of T…

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Season 16 Ep 9: The Entrepreneurial Journey Part I 30:13

2M ago30:13

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Today's show is all about ENTREPRENEURSHIP! The journey of an entrepreneur is no joke and filled with struggles, ups and downs, yet so fulfilling. So we decided to do a 2 part show with entrepreneurs that live this reality daily. Women that live this life daily. Today, we sat down with Julissa Bermudez, television host, who is new to the entreprene…

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Season 16 Ep 8: Bountiful Cooking- Understanding how food can heal or destroy you 30:53

2M ago30:53

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Today we have the fabulous Agatha Achindu a wellness architect focused on helping her audience find a clear path toward what matters most: a long and fulfilling life. As the founder of Life UnprocessedTM, a boutique wellness coaching and consultancy, Agatha helps clients uncover, unlearn, and unleash their unique, optimal lifestyle design. She is t…

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Season 16 Ep 7: Being a high value woman w/Stacey Speller 33:30

3M ago33:30

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Today on the show we were blessed to have Stacey Speller, a life coach who helps high-achieving women become unstoppable in life, leadership, and love. The conversation gets good and will make you want to become the number 1 cheerleader in your life if you're not already. Tune in as this woman drops gems on today's show. ___________________________…

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Season 16 Ep 6: What are UNANI BIOTYPES? 30:14

3M ago30:14

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Humans are 70% Biology and 30% Psychology...While modern psychology tends to look at a person as 100% personality, Unani BioTypes takes the biology behind behavior into account as well. DO YOU KNOW HOW YOU'RE BIOLOGICALLY DESIGNED? The system of the four biological temperaments (BioTypes), or humors as they were originally called Melancholic, Chole…

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Season 16 Ep 5: Feeling good NEVER gets old 30:28

3M ago30:28

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The feeling of "feeling good" NEVER gets old. You know what gets old- feeling sick, tired, drained, and with no excitement towards life. THAT GETS OLD. This show we talk about all the things that make us feel good. Things we should never stop doing. Things that fortify our soul and things that make us feel happy. Things that activate the Dopamine: …

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Season 16 Ep 4: TEA TIME with Las Cordovas! 30:27

4M ago30:27

30:27

Today's show is light and fun!!! RaqC & La Susie answer random questions so ya'll get to know us better. These shows are always good and HILARIOUS! Our hope is that you feel like you are hanging out with us in the living room. ____________________________________________________ Follow us on IG: @straightupsistersthepodcast @raqcsworld @lasusie Fol…

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Season 16 Ep 3: All about BILINGUALISM 34:27

4M ago34:27

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Today, we are talking about BILINGUALISM with the expert herself Maritere, an award winning bilingual, bicultural Latina author, parenting topic expert, speaker, podcast host, who enjoys teaching families about language and culture. She breaks down the best ways to teach your children how to be bilingual, what environment is needed for that to happ…

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Season 16 Ep 2: The difference between a friend, acquaintance, and associate 33:10

4M ago33:10

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There is a big difference between a friend, acquaintance, and associate. Friendship is always more profound and more intimate than mere acquaintance. While many of the people you meet will remain acquaintances, some will eventually become your friends and some your associates. But how do you know the difference? Today we dive deep into the 4 differ…

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Season 16 Ep 1: The POWER of asking the right questions 28:13

7M ago28:13

28:13

We live in a world that values answers. We were taught in school to learn how to answer questions in exams, we were conditioned to go to work knowing that we need to have the answers and our society, by and large, focuses on finding the solutions rather than figuring out if we are asking the right questions. Just like most people who have been thro…

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Season 15 Ep 12: It's NEVER too late! 27:00

7M ago27:00

27:00

It's never to late: To start, to stop, to change your mind, to start over. Unfortunately, far to many of us see STARTING OVER as a bad thing beause it can be proof that we made the wrong choice or that we took the wrong path somehwere along the way. But that is the furthest thing from the truth friends. Let's dive intot he conversation. ___________…

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Season 15 Ep 11: Doing Nothing is Actually One of the Best Things You Can Do 30:40

7M ago30:40

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In a world full of major stressors and to-do lists, it can be difficult finding the time to just do well, absolutely nothing. But, here is why you should start. When was the last time you did nothing? By nothing, we mean absolutely nothing- no scrolling on social media, no reading books or articles, no lisening to podcasts, no watching movies, TV, …

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Season 15 Ep 10: LOVE is a verb! 24:41

7M ago24:41

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Appreciation and grattitude will give you the keys to the kingdom honey. But for many even if they feel those things, expressing them is difficutl. This is especially true in sentimenal relationships, in turn causing them to suffer. In today's episode we discuss the things that work and hopefully you can begin to put these things into practice in y…

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Season 15 Ep 9: Fad diets, weight loss, and your metabolism w/ Lauren Hubert 28:56

7M ago28:56

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On today's show we are joined by Lauren Hubert who has taken her own struggles and made it her passion to show women how to transform their bodies, get real results on the scale, and actually have fun doing it. Her mission as a registered dietitian in the weight loss space is to not only inspire woment to lose weight in a balanced and fun way, but …

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Season 15 Ep 8: Fear Based Living 24:13

9M ago24:13

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"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man that lives fully is prepared to die at any time"- Mark Twain. Most people in our culture are so riddled with fear that they dont even recognize when the emotion has overtaken their lives. Fear can be sneaky and it can show up in all kinds of disguises. Today's conversation is all about how we …

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Season 15 Ep 7: BUILDING legacy and an EMPIRE w/ Betty Porto 32:50

9M ago32:50

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We all want to build something that lives on long after we are gone, a legacy for our kids and loved ones. We want to think that the financial stability we achieved can open doors for those we leave in our wake, and that there was a purpose to everything we did on this planet. BETTY PORTO, owner of Porto's Bakeries, embodies all this and then some.…

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Season 15 Ep 6 : Every woman needs a Bestie! 27:00

10M ago27:00

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Regardless of what you’ve heard, every woman needs a bestie! Because the truth is WE cannot make it in the world without a couple good, good girlfriends in our corner. We NEED that HEALTHY girl power! Why do you think our podcast is thriving? We are those good, good girlfriends for so many. But the trick is to build these bonds in our everyday life…

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Season 15 Ep 5: How well do you know your family 37:18

10M ago37:18

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Today we keep the show light. We're playing a game that you should all play with your family called "How well do you know your family", its so FUNNNNNNN, so random, and hilarious. You may be surprised as to how well you know them, or don't know them at all, LOL! _________________________________________________ For FULL EPISODE in Audio & Video sub…

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Season 15 Ep 4: Let’s talk about talking 22:18

11M ago22:18

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There are 5 real shitty ways to communicate in any relationship: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, Stonewalling and Over communicating. And it’s amazing just how little we pay attention to these things when we engage with folks in conversation or conflict. So much can be resolved OR avoided if we just learn to master our tongue! In today's episod…

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Season 15 Ep 3: Be extraordinary 37:41

11M ago37:41

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Only the bold will be able to go from ordinary to extraordinary. The larger part of society will never experience true success. Why? Because the majority of people are unwilling to become the CEO of their life — they’d rather someone else call the shots. The more you evolve into the best version of yourself, the more you’ll be required to give up. …

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Season 15 Ep 2: Attachment Styles & Their role in relationships 28:30

11M ago28:30

28:30

It’s human nature to seek contact and relationships, to seek love, support, and comfort in others. In fact, the "need to belong" is one of the main forces that drives individuals. From an evolutionary perspective, cultivating strong relationships and maintaining them has both survival and reproductive advantages. After all, most of us do "need to b…

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Season 15 Ep.1: RaqC is back - Her labor & delivery story 27:17

11M ago27:17

27:17

The babyyyyy is back! After honoring her 40 day postpartum leave, RaqC is back a whole ass mommy. From preparing for labor, pre-labor, the drive to the hospital, her birth plan, to pushing her baby girl out! RaqC is dishing out all the details to such an unforgettable day. If you're a mommy you will relate and if you aren't you will definitely pick…

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Season 14 EP #12: Talking MOM life with our own mom 24:29

12M ago24:29

24:29

"There's no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one." - Jill Churchill Today we close out ANOTHER season of your FAVORITE podcast/talk show (the power of words!) AND today officially ends RaqC's maternity leave too ✨🙌🏽 What better way to wrap up another dope season of Straight Up Sisters The Podcast than to have a heart to h…

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Season 14 EP#11: Let's talk Birth Order 27:24

12M ago27:24

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Birth order is the theory that claims that the order in which a child is born into their family helps shape their development and personality. For example: Are you the oldest bossy one? Maybe you're the middle distant one? Or perhaps you're the carefree baby of the bunch? Although not scientifically backed, it cannot be a coincidence that most of u…

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Season 14 EP #10: Let The Magic Happen 25:23

1y ago25:23

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"The man who says he can and the man who says he cannot are BOTH correct." - Confucious Imagine if every time someone judged your ideas, your attitude, about life and business your response was to simply smile and say "OH YEAH... just watch me!" Well once you understand "Magical Thinking" and how you can tap into it, you become unstoppable! Sit bac…

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Season 14 EP# 9: GROW through it sis!! 30:06

1y ago30:06

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Life is a tricky muthafukka! One minute you’re winning, thriving, inspiring the world and the next you’re confused, sad and dimmed. Like WTF right?! But there's a silver lining! We ALL GO through it, but we can (and should) also GROW through it. The name of the game: KEEP going, KEEP growing! ______________________________________________________ F…

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Season 14 EP #8: We're reading the advice and well wishes you sent RaqC! 33:56

1y ago33:56

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Soooo this episode was lost for a bit and never uploaded, but we found it and it couldn't have been better timing! Thank you Squad for taking the time to send some much need advice and heartfelt wishes to our new momma on the block - RaqC! It's been beautiful to read and even more beautiful to share some of them out loud with all of you. Besitos 💋,…

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Season 14: EP #7: It's ACTION time baby! 31:46

1y ago31:46

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Squad! Why is it that sooo many of us know the things we should be doing but don’t do them? We read about the things, we learn about the things, we do all the research about the things BUT we just cannot DO the things?! If this is you, you maybe asking yourself... self, I’ve researched, I’ve read, I’ve studied, I’ve learned - soooo whyyyyyy can’t I…

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Season 14: EP #6: How well do you know your family?! 38:59

1y ago38:59

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Hey Squad Hey! Let's have some fun! Sit back and have a chuckle with us as we try to answer questions about each other. Let's see who knows each other best! Disclaimer: Listen in public at your own risk becase we will have you loling for sure! ____________________________________ For FULL EPISODE in AUDIO & VIDEO subscribe to our podcast on Patreon…

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Season 14 Ep #5: Living vs Existing... where do you stand? 15:28

1y ago15:28

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In the words of the famous poet Oscar Wilde “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.” And that is the sad reality. Lean into this conversation as we unpack the differences between living and existing, which often times get confused because while both terms mean to remain alive - they are often used in different content as …

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Season 14 Ep#4: The power of FLEXIBILITY 34:00

1y ago34:00

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Staying flexible is the key to longevity, not just in terms of the body, but also in mind and spirit. Flexibility- the ability to move naturally, change directions easily, and compromise when appropriate -FLEXIBILITY is a wonderful quality to posses. True flexibility isn't forced upon us (though sometimes we learn to be flexible the hard way). Flex…

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Season 14 Ep#3: The POWER of Breathwork Detox w/ Kurtis Lee Thomas 33:04

1y ago33:04

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What is BREATHWORK DETOX? It is a healing modality that was created by founder and facilitator, Kurtis Lee Thomas. It helps CLEAR OUT emotional and mental blockages. You must experience it to fully understand it. Kurtis, is a corporate mindfulness trainer and founder of Breathwork Detox. He's the #1 best-selling author of The World is Yours: The Se…

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Season 14 Ep#2: Keep showing up for YOURSELF! 26:57

1y ago26:57

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Showing up for you means being mindful and present with each moment, opportunities and/or experiences. Showing up to our daily life is all about giving ourselves permission to LIVE, learn, correct course and THRIVE without regret or fear of doing it wrong. Too many of us spend the day worried about the what if’s. Over thinking the things that haven…

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Season 14 Ep#1: PAY ATTENTION to the Green Flags too! 38:30

1+ y ago38:30

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We hear a lot about what’s bad in relationships, or about the so-called red flags. But what’s important is to have relationships that go the distance. The positive indicators, or green flags, to look for that tell us that we are in a safe and healthy relationship. Red flags tell us it might be time to end a relationship, while green flags are posit…

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Season 13 Ep#12: Answering your emails 30:59

1+ y ago30:59

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Your favorite type of show is BACK! It's been a minute that we have answered your emails. These type of shows are fun because you never know what our responses will be. Some emails are more serious than others and other emails are WILD AF, none the less we keep it STRAIGHT UP with our responses. It's our specialty! We love to receive your emails so…

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