Are you ready for more ease in your success and deep personal fulfillment in your life? Then, my friend, you’re in the right place. Your host, Georgie Muir, is a life coach for women in leadership, founder of Chasing Lobsters, mother, wife, spiritual wanderer, and general life enthusiast. Each week on the podcast you’ll hear transformative stories, real life coaching sessions, conversations with some of the best coaches in the industry, and actionable steps to create change in your life. You ...
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Get ready to leave the mundane behind. Jump in Linda’s backpack and join her on adventures around the globe. She seeks out the wild beauty of our planet, taking you from Alaska to Patagonia on the southern tip of Chile, on Big Blend Radio’s podcast, ”Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou.”
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After a busy weekend, I’m here this week with a short yet oh so sweet episode to celebrate uniqueness and all that we are. I implore you to reclaim anything that’s been lost, and to give yourself permission to be bold with all that you are! Today’s episode of Our Stories Within is my reflection on: The beauty in diversity of lived experience My rec…
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069: How to Reclaim Your Feminine Power with Stef Sifandos
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Did you hear? Georgie is supporting Stef Sifandos at his Breathwork For The Feminine event in London on July 7th! It’s going to be amazing. Details below! **** I had a profound and transformational experience through exploring breathwork as a student. And in that moment I let everything go. Game changer! Today, I have the privilege of welcoming Ste…
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Lost Angel Travel Adventures in Costa Rica
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From hiking through tropical rainforests to outrigger surfing, it's all about Costa Rica on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou." Hear about Linda's recent 13-day trip to Costa Rica with Overseas Adventure Travel. You can read Linda's articles about her trip NABBW.org here: - Part 1: From the Lush Rainf…
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068: Judging Others? What It Tells Us About Ourselves
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Do you often judge others? Is that ok? What might it mean about you? And why does it feel so icky when you realise that’s what you’ve been doing? These are the questions we’re exploring today! Two clients brought their experiences of judging others to our coaching sessions this week, so I’m bringing those conversations to you. Whilst on one level, …
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It’s story time and I’m celebrating the delivery on a promise I made to myself 10 years ago! I’m sharing a little bit about my journey through coaching, from a place of feeling a bit lost and unsure of who I was becoming to finding direction and delivering on my dreams. I know I’m not alone in how I felt pre-coaching. I was changing, what I wanted …
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066: Define Your Finish Line for Everyday Wins
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Have you ever slowed down enough to realise that everything you’re working towards, everything you’ve wanted to be, do, or see is already here? We’re so often running towards a future goal but have you ever stopped to ask yourself exactly where you’re running to? Or what it will look like and feel like when you get there? Being specific with how it…
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065: Taps and Drains: Managing Your Flow of Energy
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Managing energy is a constant battle! We often feel we need to keep going, keep doing, keep ticking things off the list. But if we don’t manage our energy it can lead to stress, overwhelm, burnout, injury, and illness. No thank you! My energy level is screaming at me to keep things simple today. So that’s exactly what I’m going to do! I’m inviting …
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Lost Angel Travel Adventures in South America
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From the Andes to Patagonia, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" covers her 17-day sojourn into South America with Overseas Adventure Travel. You can read her stories on her South American experiences on NABBW.org here: * Chile: https://tinyurl.com/5n8caxzj * Patagonia: https://tinyurl.com/33ffa7be Whe…
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064: How To Get Out Of Your Own Way And Move Beyond Internal Resistance
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Resistance. It gets in the way, blocking us from being who we want to be or doing what we want to do. And it’s a sneaky little thing! Unfortunately, coming up against resistance is a natural part of the process of self-development and it presents itself in all kinds of yucky ways. You go about your life making the same pattern of choices time and t…
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063: I Learned My Lesson From Something I Took for Granted…
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What have you been putting off or taking for granted? Shame be gone - we all do it! Health, fitness, a relationship, a job, leadership skills… we can take them all for granted. But if we neglect certain arenas too much, it may come back to bite us in the bottom. And it can hurt! I’m airing my embarrassment today and sharing the thing I’ve been negl…
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062: Your Strengths; Find Them, Air Them, Let Them Shine!
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Too much time is occupied by our inner critics and not enough time given to our inner advocates. Too often do I hear ‘I need to get better at X’ or ‘I’m not very good at Y’ without dedicating equal airtime to celebrate (and appreciate!) our strengths… something that has as much - if not more - importance in our journey of growth! So, today, my frie…
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061: How to Bounce Back (and Then Forward!) from Failure
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When something doesn’t go our way it’s easy to beat ourselves up, feel like a failure, and create ‘truths’ based on what’s happened. And sometimes those ‘truths’ can be downright mean! The reality is, when you’ve had the wind knocked out of your sails, you have two options: you can let that ‘failure’ define you, OR you can learn from it, bounce bac…
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From the Okavango Delta in Botswana to Zambia and Zimbabwe, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast highlights some of Linda's amazing adventures in Southern Africa. You can read her story about the Botswana elephants in Linda's book, "Lost Angel Unleashed," and about her safari adventures on NABBW…
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Does the thought of investing in yourself give you the ick? The reality is a lot of women don’t feel comfortable investing time, space, energy, resources, and (of course!) money in themselves. You know the biggest challenge when I start working with women wanting to make changes in their lives?… Finding the time for that first call! The initial com…
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Ever feel like the universe is conspiring against you? Well, you’re not alone! I’ve had a week of it this week: constant resistance, road block after road block, red light after red light. I’ve felt tempted to give up (this is the 4th attempt at this week’s podcast episode!), but then I remembered something empowering… I get to choose how I respond…
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058: Balancing Busyness: Your Guide to More Sustainable Plate Spinning!
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Do you ever feel like a spinning top? You’ve overcommitted, you’re overstretched, you have to keep moving and keep busy to stop your world from crashing down. Busyness isn’t necessarily a bad thing - it creates big ‘yes’ energy! It gets stuff done. After all, you’re a resilient, high-achieving woman whose capacity to execute is through the roof! Bu…
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In celebration of Women's History Month, on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda talks about two extraordinary women in history, Isabella Bird and Queen Ka'ahumanu. ISABELLA BIRD: Linda's latest novel, "Embrace of the Wild," was inspired by the life of equestrian explorer and travel writer Isabel…
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057: Your Quick Fix for ‘Time Debt’ - Spaciousness AHOY!
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Hands up if you have a to-do list longer than your arm! 🙋 Owing your time to an endless list feels horrible - niggling, irritating, heavy. Rather than feeling in control of your own time, you can feel at the whim of others: other people’s needs, other jobs, and other tasks that need doing. Your time is always in the red. Well, no more my friend! I’…
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056: Presence: Maximise the Return on Investment of Your Time
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What nourishes your soul? Walking? Getting out in nature? Cooking? Coffee with friends? Sex? We all try to set up and keep habits that feed us, make us feel alive, or heal us. But often, these habits slowly become a tick in the box, we start to multi-task, or they drop by the wayside completely. How many times have you gone for a dog walk to get aw…
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055: Do NOT Give Up on Your Dreams: An Emotional Reminder
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Strap yourselves in because I’m here today with an emotional pep talk just for you to tell you not to give up! Do NOT give up on your dreams. Don’t let your unmet desires live dormant. Live a life that lights you up! I know, I know - life happens and things get in the way. Our dreams can be shelved by changes in responsibilities, changes in circums…
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054: Forgive Yourself And Spark Positivity: A Simple Prayer
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Are you looking for positive change in your life that feels good and creates sustainable results? Well then, the first step is to forgive. And we’re starting with forgiveness of self. That’s right - the buck stops with us! In episode 52 of Our Stories Within, I shared the Triple-A Check to improve self-awareness (one not to miss if you haven’t had …
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda takes us to Tasmania where she spent a week exploring Cradle Mountain National Park, the Cataract Gorge in Launceston, and Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park on the sunny east coast. With 40 percent of the land in this island state preserved with 880 …
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053: Stop Comparison Stealing Your Joy & Use It To Fuel Your Fire
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Do you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to others? Does scrolling through social media leave you feeling inadequate or ‘less than’? Well, no more my friend! It’s true, comparison can be the thief of joy. But it doesn’t have to be. It’s human nature to compare - so if we can’t stop comparing ourselves to others, it’s time to turn comparis…
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052: Squash Your Grumps Away With This Super Tool: The Triple-A Check
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Our Stories Within is bringing sunshine and high vibes your way today! I am arming you with a super tool for when you’re feeling flat, irritated, or overwhelmed. If vibes are low, joy is lacking, or tensions are running high, this is the exercise for you! Simple, effective, and something I recommend you employ regularly. I’m exploring: The importan…
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051: Matrescence & Finding Yourself In Motherhood - with Coach Kirryn Lee
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‘Matrescence’ - What is it, and what does it mean for you and your life? It’s true - motherhood changes you. You’re the same person, and yet so much is different. How can we embrace that without losing ourselves? How might this often beautiful AND confusing time be the catalyst to your greatest freedom and expression? Today I’m joined by Matrescenc…
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050: Flaky or Free? Leveraging Your Flexibility To Bring Fulfillment and Success
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Are you flaky? Or is it that you’re flexible? And what determines if that’s a good thing or not? There’s a richness to life when you allow your growth and natural shape-shifting to redirect you on your path. The question is, how do you do that without mindlessly bailing on your commitments or abandoning the hopes you hold for your future? At the ti…
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda takes us on a Colorado River rafting adventure in the Grand Canyon. "Rafting in the Wake of Georgie White - Woman of the River" is a Solas Award story in her book, "Lost Angel Unleashed." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/v6D6iPy0rJI Follow Li…
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049: Are You Willing? [An Invitation for a new beginning in 2024]
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Are you done struggling through your week, your month, maybe even your year? Are you done being so overwhelmed with all there is to do? I sure am. Life has been quite a lot lately and maybe we’re all just crawling our way to Christmas this year. But, come 2024, I say no more. If you’re ready for a change and willing to change, then come, join me. T…
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda reminisces about her adventurous horse-pack trip into the High Sierras, a story she shares in her travel memoir "Lost Angel Walkabout." The experience was also part of the inspiration behind her award-winning novel, "The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon." WATCH…
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048: Simple Hacks for the Overwhelmed and Overstretched
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Are you feeling stretched? Do you feel as if you’re running out of bandwidth? Life doesn’t have to be bad for you to feel overwhelmed. Things can be going quite well or not, but either way, A LOT is being asked of you and whatever it is in your life that has you feeling stretched, it’s valid. But, circumstances can’t always change and mindset work …
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Meeting Suzanne ”Bobo” Bollins of Notorious Taylor Camp in Kauai
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda talks about the time when she met and interviewed Suzanne “Bobo” Bollins who lived at notorious Taylor Camp (1969-1977) in Kauai , where young people fleeing the Vietnam War and materialism of the mainland were living out the ultimate hippie fantasies, seem…
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047: Finding Yourself, Your Voice, and Your Confidence: Coaches Panel w/ Emma Wainer
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Has imposter syndrome crept up within you? Do you often feel flushed when it’s your turn to speak? Are you amazing at advocating for others but struggle to confidently assert your needs and desires? Then you’ll love the insight in today’s episode! I’m continuing the conversation on finding your voice, finding your confidence, and speaking up and I …
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046: Celebrating One Year of Our Stories Within [Special Offer Included]
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It’s time to celebrate! Our Stories Within is turning one! Can you believe it? I’m so proud of the work we’ve done here. Thank you for listening in. Thank you for showing up for yourself and investing the time and energy into living the life you want to live. I’m so grateful for your support and you won’t want to miss today’s celebratory episode! I…
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045: So You’ve Over-Committed Yourself: Now What?
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Have you over-committed yourself? Have you said yes to too many things? Do you constantly feel like you’re running and running just to keep up with your schedule? I know the feeling, friends. I’ve been there, recently even, and I’ve had to make some adjustments. I know many of you can relate, so today’s episode is my invitation to you to make your …
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Welcome to the first installment of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou." This episode focuses on historic and noteworthy equestrian explorer and travel writer Isabella Lucy Bird. Linda's historical fiction novel, "Embrace of the Wild" shares the story of raw courage and fierce strength of this plucky English woman’s u…
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044: Speaking Up with Confidence, No Matter the Outcome
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Do you wish you could speak up more confidently? When it’s your turn to speak or ask a question, is your body trembling? Is your heart pounding? I hear it all the time from my clients. And I’ve experienced it too. Whether it’s speaking up at work, at home, or in relationships, whatever the circumstance, speaking out and having our voice be heard of…
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Are you limiting your own joy? Have you pre-determined just how much success or connection or happiness you’re allowed to experience before it will all come crashing down? Why do we do this? Why do we brace for impact when everything starts feeling good? This week on Our Stories Within, I’m questioning why we rob ourselves of moments of love and pl…
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042: Moving from ‘Blah’ to B.O.L.D. and you’re invited!
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I know you don’t want to feel blah or beige in life. You want life to feel full of colour and vibrancy, joy and fun, connection and freedom! So do I, my friend! But if you’re feeling stuck in the blah, how do you get out? What steps can you take now to bring more colour into your life? I’m so excited to welcome back Rachel Curran, master coach extr…
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041: Feeling Squeezed by Life? Let’s Lighten the Load!
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I’m back and I’m so delighted to be coming to you from my new home, surrounded by chaos, but full of peace. A lot has changed over this summer break and I truly feel like a different person. It took moving locations and completely changing my surroundings to realize how compressed I was feeling in my former spot and just how squeezed I was in my li…
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From hiking the infamous Kalalau Trail that overlooks the Napali Coast Wilderness to touring Lydgate Chocolate Farm, this episode of Big Blend Radio features travel writer Linda Ballou who talks about her recent adventures in Kauai. Lush with foliage, resplendent with waterfalls, and isolated by tumultuous surf, Kauai is the oldest island in the Ha…
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040: 3 Questions to Get the Most Out of Your Time Away
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We are 40 episodes in! Can you even believe it? 40 episodes of encouraging one another, challenging ourselves to more intention, and questioning what it is we really want for the one life we get to live. 40 episodes of learning more about ourselves and the journey we’re on together, as strong, powerful, professional women. And today’s episode is no…
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Is it okay to be emotional? Is it okay to let it out? Should we really be regulating our emotions constantly and what emotions, if any, deserve to be expressed? This week on Our Stories Within, I’m navigating my own feelings, my own emotional story within and inviting you to tag along. My family is approaching a period of change as we prepare for a…
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038: How to Make Your Goals More Accessible
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Are you thinking about introducing a new habit into your life? If you knew you could show up for yourself for the next 30 days and accomplish a task each day with consistency, what would that task be? Would it be related to exercise, mindfulness, food? Would it be meditating or taking a walk every day? Today I’m bringing you in on what I’m committi…
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037: Leading Just as You Are, a Powerful Woman
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What is your model of leadership based on? Who inspires you in terms of leadership? Do you feel any pressure to become someone else in your leadership role? A more ‘traditional’ masculine version perhaps? So often the standards for leadership are based on an outdated, masculine, and testosterone-driven style, but no more ladies! It’s time to embrac…
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036: How to Make Sustainable Changes in Your Life w/ Dr. Aileen Alexander
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Are you looking to make a change when it comes to your diet habits, your sleep habits, or how you manage your stress? Have you fallen victim to thinking that you have to be perfect to bring about meaningful change in your life? Today, I’m pleased to welcome Dr. Aileen Alexander to the show to discuss making sustainable changes to health and wellnes…
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Have you found your people? You know the ones I’m talking about. These are the people that lift you up. They leave you feeling lighter, more whole, and more free to be you. This week on Our Stories Within, I’m sharing all about my journey to finding my people, how I’ve recently been reminded about the power of sisterhood, and how it inspired the cr…
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034: You Don’t Have to Know It All (And Why It’s Better if You Don’t!)
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Finding middle ground with others can be hard. Admitting you don’t know it all can feel impossible. And letting others share when you’re used to having all the answers sounds simply awful, doesn’t it? But these actions are powerful and the thought behind them can change your life. In today’s episode I’ll be diving deep into the two principles that …
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033: Are Your Stories Within Limiting You?
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Where are you limiting yourself with thoughts and beliefs about who you are and what you're capable of? What do you tell yourself is just a character trait that you are defined by? Recently, a client session reminded me of why I named this podcast Our Stories Within. This dear client came to me with her own stories that were limiting her: she didn’…
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032: You’re Stalling Because You’re Scared
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Are you overcomplicating things? Are you looking for reasons why this or that can’t happen yet? Could it simply be fear and trepidation of what is to come? Today’s episode is inspired by one of my recent client sessions. What became so clear after chatting with her was how often we can complicate that which is rather simple in our lives. We find wa…
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Lost Angel Unleashed: Stories from the Heart
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" travel show features travel writer, author, and novelist Linda Ballou who talks about her newest book, "Lost Angel Unleashed: Stories from the Heart (Lost Angel Travel Series Book 3)." In this captivating collection of tales, Linda shares how her lust for adventure was spawned early in the wilds …
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