Should you dream big or go with the flow?

Do you struggle with setting boundaries?Many of us do, but boundaries may be a secret to creating flow in your life and career.In this episode, we talk about:Why boundaries are importantHow to create intentional boundariesThe downside of putting up too many wallsThe pitfalls of people pleasingRole modeling healthy boundariesOur responsibilities to others and ourselvesHow letting go of assumptions can help you set healthy boundariesHow knowing yourself, your values, and your self-worth can help youMore links:Esther's coaching & speaking Esther's InstagramEsther's YouTubeAllison's website Gretchen Ruben referenceThanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com

It's undeniable. Humans are becoming more and more distracted. Maybe we've already lost you... In this episode, we take lots of twists and turns to explore all things distraction!We talk about:What causes distraction?Helpful vs unhelpful distractionsThe usefulness of rest How to get into and stay in flowHow to organize your day to help you focusHow music can help you focusAccepting where you areMore links:Esther's coaching & speaking Esther's InstagramAllison's website Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.comJames' music can be found under both "Whetzel" and "James Whetzel" on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you stream your music.

Role Models are essential to helping you move past limitations and old beliefs. In this episode, we discuss how finding a role model can help you.We talk about:what is an expander/role model or mentor?how expanders can help you see your potentialwhy role models are critical in helping you move past blockswhy looking for a mentor is a sign of maturitywhat are the different types of role modelshow you can be a mentor just by being yourselfwhat is coaching?how to find role models for different areas of your lifeMore links:Esther's coaching & speaking Esther's InstagramAllison's website Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com

Travel and exploration are so important for your creativity and focus. In this episode, we talk about all the ways you can use travel and the ideas that travel invokes throughout your life.Topics:Why traveling is important to your lifeHow travel can make you more creativeWhat travel can show you about living in flowHow to make every day feel like a vacationWhy travel encourages empathyHow planning travel can help you dream bigMore links:Esther's coaching & speaking Esther's InstagramEsther's YouTubeAllison's website Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com

Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you just starting to explore something new like a new career or relationship? Maybe you are finishing up a creative project or getting ready to move to a new city.Every single thing we create in our life goes through the 4 stages of the Flow Method and can correlate to the Seasons of the earth. We share with you these four seasons of creativity so that they can help you navigate your own path.In this episode, we talk about:How the FLOW method can help you navigate changeWhat nature can teach you about change in your lifeHow different seasonal processes mirror the process of changeWhy you may get stuckHow to avoid the constant hustleHow setting intentions can help you navigateWhy celebrating what you’ve accomplished is importantMore links:Esther's coaching & speaking Esther's InstagramEsther's YouTubeAllison's website Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com

What do you do when your intuition is leading you on a different path than what you are 'supposed' to do in your career? In this interview with our new podcast co-host Jen Sorensen, we chat about how she learned to embody her talents and interests and create a career that was unique. We talk about:When to pivot in your career or trainingHow to find your interests and giftsHow collaboration and connection lead us to our next stepsWhy the world needs you to connect to your purposeMore links:Esther's coaching & speaking Esther's InstagramEsther's YouTubeAllison's website Thanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com

Consistency. Do we need it? Do we want it? Consistency is something that many of us struggle with so we decided to have a candid conversation about it in this first episode of Season 3.What does our culture tell us consistency is?What the natural world shows us about consistencyListening to your intuition to guide you to the right seasonConsistency vs. rigidityThe benefits of consistencyHow do you find what motivates you?LinksEsther's IG - instagram.com/estherloopstraart/Esther's Website - Flow into Authenticity Allison's website www.allisonhenrich.comThanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com

In this episode, we talk with Zach Smith, creator of Creative Enso, the Zen art of creative living. Zach shares with us how small changes in our life can impact and enhance our creativity. Join us as we discuss:How meditation expand your creativityWhat to do when you’re in a creative crisisHow you can be more creative in your everyday lifeHow running can enhance your creativityApplying creativity to small areas in your lifeLeaning into boredom to find genuine motivationActivities that can help you practice letting goHow different types of meditation can help your creative practiceLinks:Creative Enso – The Zen Art Of Creative LivingCreative Enso IG (@creativeenso) Creative Enso IG (@creativeenso.travel) Intuitive goal-setting workshop - www.flowintoauthenticity.com/coursesEsther's IG - instagram.com/estherloopstraart/Esther's YouTube Channelyoutube.com/estherloopstraLeslie's websitewww.leslieblu.comAllison's website www.allisonhenrich.comThanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com

In this episode, Allison and Esther talk about creating big dreams in our life, why they're important and how they've changed throughout our life.Show notes:Why it's so difficult to dream bigThe scientific benefits of being intentionalWhat it looks like to go with the flow in our lifeHow dreaming and goals may look different as we get olderHow can you really figure out what you want in life?What kinds of dreams are helpful?Intuitive goal-setting workshop - www.flowintoauthenticity.com/coursesEsther's IG - instagram.com/estherloopstraart/Esther's YouTube Channelyoutube.com/estherloopstraLeslie's websitewww.leslieblu.comAllison's website www.allisonhenrich.comThanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design! www.jameswhetzel.com

In this episode, Esther and Allison talk about how you can find more time and energy for the things you love and how that can contribute to joy and fulfillment in your life.How getting into a flow state can give you more energyFinding what brings you energy or what depletes your energyThe neuroscience of focus and joyHow to retrain your brain to focus on what you valueHow to find time and energy for your own creative venturesFiguring out what time of day you have the most energyHow to allow your brain to find solutions for youReprogramming old conditioning for your happinessLINKS:Video - how to find more timeVideo - how to find more energyIntuitive goal-setting workshop - www.flowintoauthenticity.com/coursesEsther's IG - instagram.com/estherloopstraart/Leslie's website - www.leslieblu.comAllison's website www.allisonhenrich.comThanks to James Whetzel for editing and sound design!www.jameswhetzel.com