Why You Don't Need To Convince Others To Share Your Beliefs In these times of division, it can feel tempting to try to convince others to see the world through your lens. But is it really worthwhile and what does it say about your self-image? Tune in to this episode to learn more about how you can disagree with the perspective of others and still h…

The Importance of Understanding the Mind-Body Connection With Dr. Bal Pawa Tune in to this powerful interview with Dr. Bal Pawa, a Physician, Pharmacist, TEDx Speaker and Author of the Mind-Body Cure Book. Her insights highlight the importance of the mind-body connection and taking control of our health with practical advice. Join us as we uncover …

Why It's Important To Understand & Express Your Anger Earlier this week I shared a Rumi quote about anger. "Anger is like a strong wind. It calms down after a while, but lots of branches are already broken." As I shared in that post, I picked that particular quote because I was feeling angry that day, and that is normal and natural. The key, I find…

Tips On How To Have Fair Fights In this episode, I'm sharing a number of easy to understand tips that you can apply right away to help you learn how to fight fair. Contrary to the marketing messages being pumped out by the self-help world, your relationships aren't supposed to be all butterflies and rainbows. That's not realistic and it can be harm…

Ground Yourself & Help Build Your Confidence With This One Small Shift Most people are conditioned to plan ahead. Sometimes it's a week at a time, sometimes maybe a month or even a year. But due to the current circumstances, it's difficult to plan ahead. The major challenge in losing those long-term plans is that you may feel like you don't have as…

The Innate Gift Of Resilience That You Didn't Know You Had Human resilience is innate. It's a gift we all have, to varying degrees, but how do you manage those extremely difficult experiences? When life gets really hard you have to make a decision. Not just to get through it, but to thrive and grow because of it. And what is the role/responsibility…

How To Tune In To The Stories You Tell Yourself If you're feeling like you're in a rut, this week's episode is for you. I'm sharing a technique to help you get unstuck. If you follow my work, you know I try to do my best to share tips and tools in bite-sized pieces so you can try them out. Low risk, high reward. Not a bad formula, right? It's usual…

Why It's Important To Be Congruent With Your Feelings Being congruent with your feelings means to be the same on the inside as the outside. There's a flow. An honesty. Right now the energy around us feels very thick, and the best way to manage it is to learn to float above it. Usually, we use our home environment as a dumping ground for our stresso…

How To Give Every Day With Jacqueline Way From #365give In this week's episode, I'm chatting with Jacqueline Way, Founder of 365give. There are many meaningful ways to be generous that don't require money. Also, because of the current restrictions, the world of volunteering has changed and we discuss new ways to get create impact, connect with your…

How to Avoid The Trap of Victim Culture & Build Resilience There's a beautiful balance that can be found between being honest and true about how you feel (being vulnerable) and building resilience. But that's not necessarily what's being emphasized at the moment. In fact, the focus, more and more, is on elevating victimhood. Though we are in a tran…

😔There's Not Always A Silver Lining, Why Being Authentic About Your Feelings Brings Healing😔 One of the most common pieces of advice you'll hear from other people when you are struggling is to "look for the silver lining." Especially in the self-help world. But in today's segment, I'm discussing why not ALL of your life's experiences have a silver …

"99% of people are convinced they are incapable of achieving great things, so they aim for mediocre." Tim Ferriss Are you capable of greatness? Let’s pretend for a moment that this quote from Tim Ferriss is an absolute truth (which I am well aware, isn't 100% accurate). Which category do you fall into? Are you in the 1% group? The people that tend …

Why is it that simplicity is one of the key tenets of most spiritual practices? What does it really mean to simplify your mind, body and spirit? Read the show note here: https://freewithin.me/crackingthecodeonsimplicity/

When it comes to giving/generousity there's a word that draws me in. That word is Seva (pronounced say-va) It's a Punjabi word which means "selfless service." Being of service without any expectation or reward for performing it. The idea of Seva was deeply ingrained in how I was raised. But, that doesn't necessarily mean that it was, or is, always …

Do you feel stuck? Do you wish you felt motivated to create change? Learn seven ways you can start working on creating a growth-mindset and start saying YES to your life and saying yes to your fondest dreams. You can read the show notes here: https://freewithin.me/7waystoyes/

Do you believe in miracles? Or do you think they are unrealistic and foolish? Tune in to this week's episode for a conversation about miracles and learn 5 ways that you too can develop a miracle mindset. Read the show notes here: https://freewithin.me/miraclemindset

All of us are struggling in unique ways during this pandemic. In order to support families during this time, I have created a support group on Facebook. I will be inviting various guests into the group to share their expertise for parents and kids. Please feel free to join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingstrongkids/ In this episo…

Implement these 5 simple steps to help you develop patience during these difficult times. Patience can help both your physical & emotional well-being. Read the show notes here: https://freewithin.me/patience/

Listen to this podcast to learn 5 ways you can shift your mindset during these difficult and uncertain times. You can read the show notes here: https://freewithin.me/5waysmindset/

In ancient traditions, taking time to be alone was considered one of the most important acts of self-love. But, being alone has been used as a form of punishment in the modern world. Tune in to this episode to learn more about why you may feel uncomfortable being alone (it's not the same as being lonely).Read the show notes here: https://freewithin…

Many of us try to hide from negative emotions because we’re programmed to believe they are “bad,” and we should try to avoid them at all cost. Rumi’s powerful poem, “The Guest House,” urges us to welcome all emotions with open arms because each experience brings with it a Divine Lesson, which is meant for our growth. Though welcoming these harsher …

Have you built a fortress to protect your heart? What makes up your wall of fear? Each stake represents an unresolved, hurtful life experience you've had in life. Listen to this post & learn how to tear down the wall, one stake at a time. You can find the show notes here: https://freewithin.me/fearwall/…

Can something as simple as play enhance the emotional well-being of you and your child? This week's post we explore the importance of play, for both kids and adults. You can read the show notes here: https://freewithin.me/play2/

Sometimes poetry is a wonderful way to share our inner journey and our soul's growth. "When I Woke Up" is a poem of personal transformation and awakening. You can find the show notes here: https://freewithin.me/wheniwokeup/

In the age of social media, we hear terms such as hate like. What does hate like mean, exactly? Well, I think it means pretending to like something someone else has done/achieved but deep inside you feel jealousy/envy or even anger towards them. So you hit the like button or send the congratulatory text, but you aren’t truly happy for them.But the …

Don’t put a question mark where the Universe has placed a period. Have you tried to cling to a partner, a friend, a job or even an investment - even after it didn’t work out? You can see it now, (since hindsight is always 20/20) but at the moment, you kept forcing the question mark. You kept trying to make it work, to make it right. The Universe sp…

Active listening really means ACTIVE LEARNING! Avoid these three words that block you from active listening and therefore can stunt your growth and keep you playing small.. Read the show notes here: https://freewithin.me/iknow/

We've all been there. Frustrated. Tired. Losing faith and sleep and we think maybe we should stop chasing the big dream and just settle for something more "attainable". In this week's post and podcast, I'm sharing four specific steps you can take when you feel like giving up on your big dreams and settling for whatever you can get. Read the show no…

When we’re younger, we dream big. We tend to believe miracles are realistic. We have faith. We believe in endless possibilities. We dream, and we believe in those dreams. But then we age. The miracles (as we had envisioned them) didn’t happen. We edge out our faith. Carving it out, slowly but surely and we begin to fill the void with fear. With anx…

The words you speak determine the direction your life will take. Like the rudder, the words tend to move in the direction with the lowest pressure where they can move easily, knowingly. Listen to the podcast to learn 5 steps you can apply to change the story you tell yourself so you can arrive at the destination of your dreams. Or read the show not…

A mentality of fear is misaligned with my soul and your soul. That’s why it FEELS so bad when you stay in fear. Because fear is not your true nature. Love is. You know that old saying when you are squeezed your real beliefs come forward. What comes out when you feel pressured? Does your mind race with thoughts of fear, or does your heart lead the w…

We are all on the journey of reconnection. Some of us enjoy the process, while others find it exhausting (because it requires effort and discipline). This week I'm sharing 7 simple and effective steps to help you reconnect with your self. Read the full show notes here: https://freewithin.me/reconnect/…

It can be challenging to manage the surge of energy that comes with an awakening. It can bring you to your knees before you are able to rise above it and soar. Tune in to learn 4 ways to know if you are on the verge of a spiritual awakening. Click here for the full show notes: https://freewithin.me/spiritualawakening/…

Ever wish you could Ctrl+Alt+Del your brain? Well, there's a way and it's really easy, and simple, but it requires some effort. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn how. Read the full show notes here: https://freewithin.me/ctrlaltdel/

When I’m teaching people how to meditate, I like to use analogies to help students visualize the impact and importance of this skill. For example, a question I like to ask is “if you brushed your teeth this morning, would you skip brushing your teeth tomorrow morning or the morning after that?” It’s highly unlikely. Taking care of your teeth is ess…

There are many ways that people deal with the comments of others: Say something critical right back, OR Use it as an opportunity to grow. I'm sharing a story about a girl and her hairy arms to dive deep into a topic on how to reduce your sensitivity to the words of others. Read the show notes here: https://freewithin.me/insult/…

Quantum physicists tell us that everything in the universe is vibrating, that includes inanimate things. Nothing is solid; everything in our environment is made up of energy. If inanimate objects like grandfather clocks can fall into entrainment, what do you think happens with living creatures - like humans? Read the full show notes here: https://f…

In honour of International Women's Day, I have invited a special guest on the podcast today. She's 11-years-old and her name is Jenna. Jenna is sharing a speech she wrote about why equal pay should be mandatory. She's also sharing a little bit about the women that inspire her. Girls like Jenna are the voice of our future. We need to make time to li…