252 The Uncomfortable Truth About Online Business

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses the idea of not apologising for taking a break from her podcast and encourages listeners to reflect on when they feel the need to apologize for doing what is right for themselves. She explores the conditioning that leads us to believe we must always push ourselves and shows the importance of listening to our bodies and prioritizing our own needs. Anna also shares her excitement about her breathwork certification program and the positive feedback she has received. She concludes by urging listeners to stop apologizing for things they don't need to apologise for.Chapters00:00 No Apology03:22 Conditioning to Apologize06:41 Listening to Our Bodies09:38 Validation and Feedback11:32 Trusting Joy and Priorities14:22 Creating Something Special14:51 No More ApologiesResourcesFor Anna Parker-NaplesWebsite: www.annaparkernaples.comInstagram www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesFacebook www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples For Influential Breathwork®️Website www.influentialbreathwork.comCertification www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialbreathworkFor Influential Audio - The Podcast Agency Website: www.influentialaudio.comInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialaudio

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples shares her decision to improve her fitness, energy levels, and nutrition by taking on the 75 Hard challenge. She discusses her motivation to honor her body and address health issues such as high cholesterol. Anna explains the rules of the challenge, including exercise, nutrition, and reading commitments. She emphasizes the importance of accountability and the benefits she has already experienced, such as reduced bloating. Anna encourages listeners to consider their own habits and make positive changes to feel better. She also invites them to join her retreat.TakeawaysTaking on a fitness and nutrition challenge can be a powerful way to improve health and energy levels.Accountability and support from others can greatly enhance the success of a challenge.Making sustainable changes to exercise and nutrition habits is key for long-term health.Prioritizing hydration, exercise, and sunlight can have a significant impact on overall well-being.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Decision to Make a Change05:10 Motivation to Improve Health and Nutrition06:06 The 75 Hard Challenge07:30 Exercise and Nutrition Commitments08:27 Eliminating Unhealthy Habits10:20 Previous Experience with Health Challenges11:47 Importance of Water, Exercise, and Sunlight12:16 Taking Care of One's Body13:13 Retreat Invitation and Conclusionwww.annaparkernaples.com/retreatResourcesFor Anna Parker-NaplesWebsite: www.annaparkernaples.comInstagram www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesFacebook www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples For Influential Breathwork®️Website www.influentialbreathwork.comCertification www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialbreathworkFor Influential Audio - The Podcast Agency Website: www.influentialaudio.comInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialaudio

SummaryIn this episode, Anna Parker-Naples talks about the importance of recognizing when you need rest and taking breaks to avoid burnout. She shares her personal experience of feeling tired and needing to prioritize self-care. Anna emphasizes the benefits of listening to your body's needs and giving yourself downtime. She encourages listeners to reflect on their attitude towards taking breaks and the positive impact it can have on their lives and businesses.TakeawaysRecognize when you need rest and prioritize self-care.Listen to your body's needs and give yourself downtime.Taking breaks can improve focus, concentration, and productivity.Avoid burnout by balancing work and personal obligations.Chapters00:00 Feeling Tired and Needing Rest03:13 Listening to Your Body's Needs04:32 The Importance of Taking Breaks06:26 Avoiding Burnout07:50 Giving Yourself Downtime08:14 Excitement and New Projects09:07 Upcoming Events and Opportunities09:33 Reflection and Self-CareRetreat: www.annaparkernaples.com/retreatResourcesFor Anna Parker-NaplesWebsite: www.annaparkernaples.comInstagram www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesFacebook www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples For Influential Breathwork®️Website www.influentialbreathwork.comCertification www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialbreathworkFor Influential Audio - The Podcast Agency Website: www.influentialaudio.comInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialaudio

SummaryThis episode explores the importance of aligning your value system with your business and being of service to others. It emphasizes the purpose of life as being to make a difference and serve humanity. The concept of kindness and adding value to people's lives is discussed, both within and outside of your business. The episode also touches on the power of new platforms like TikTok and the impact of burnout on mental health. It concludes with a reminder to be kinder and more thoughtful in business, without expecting anything in return.Chapters00:00 The Purpose of Life and Business03:22 Being of Service as a Leader05:46 Bringing Kindness into Your Business07:42 Exploring New Platforms: TikTok08:11 The Busy Brain Cure and Burnout11:11 Using Pivotal Moments for Growth12:34 The Influence of Entrepreneurship on Family13:32 Exploring Energy Practices: Reiki and Sakem14:31 Being Kinder and More Thoughtful in BusinessBooks mentioned:The Saint, The Surfer & The CEO by Robin Sharma The Busy Brain Cure by Dr Romie Mushtaq

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses her unexpected love for TikTok and the importance of consistency and targets in content creation. She shares her transition from Facebook to TikTok and the benefits of TikTok as an SEO and discoverability platform. Anna also talks about her goals of reaching 1,000 followers on TikTok and repurposing content for Instagram and Pinterest. She explores the potential of Pinterest as a platform for breathwork and her plans to create a new YouTube channel for Influential Breathwork. Additionally, Anna recommends a book, a kneeling chair for posture, and a TV series called Masters of the Air. She reflects on family history and inherited trauma and highlights the impact of breath healing release method sessions.TakeawaysConsistency and targets are important in content creation.TikTok can be a valuable platform for SEO and discoverability.Repurposing content can save time and reach a wider audience.Exploring different platforms can rejuvenate content creation.Inherited trauma and family history can have a ripple effect.Breath healing release method sessions can have profound effects on physical and emotional well-being.Chapters00:00Introduction and Unexpected Love for TikTok01:19Previous Experience with TikTok and Personal Branding02:16Transition from Facebook to TikTok03:39TikTok as an SEO and Discoverability Platform04:38Target of Reaching 1,000 Followers on TikTok05:08Repurposing Content for Instagram and Pinterest06:00Exploring Pinterest as a Platform for Breathwork06:58Creating a New YouTube Channel for Influential Breathwork08:26Consistency and Fun in Content Creation09:25Book Recommendation: Quantum Body by Deepak Chopra10:22Benefits of a Kneeling Chair for Posture and Respiratory System11:51TV Series Recommendation: Masters of the Air13:17Reflections on Family History and Inherited Trauma14:13Impact of Breath Healing Release Method SessionsQuantum Body by Deepak ChopraMasters of the Air - TV SeriesResourcesFor Anna Parker-NaplesWebsite: www.annaparkernaples.comInstagram www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesFacebook www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples For Influential Breathwork®️Website www.influentialbreathwork.comCertification www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialbreathworkFor Influential Audio - The Podcast Agency Website: <a...

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses the importance of consistency and staying true to your mission. She shares her experience at a live event and highlights the need to find joy and meaning in your work. Anna then delves into the power of breathwork for happiness and well-being, explaining the five layers of release in breath healing. She also emphasizes the connection between breathwork and happiness. Finally, Anna talks about finding joy in learning and creativity.TakeawaysConsistency and staying true to your mission are important for success.Finding joy and meaning in your work is crucial for personal satisfaction.Breathwork can be a powerful tool for releasing negative emotions and improving well-being.Learning something new and being creative can bring joy and happiness.Chapters00:00 The Importance of Consistency and Mission01:26 Finding Joy and Meaning in Your Work05:06 Using Breathwork for Happiness and Well-being08:28 The Five Layers of Release in BreathHealing™️14:33 Breathwork and Happiness16:29 Finding Joy in Learning and Creativitywww.annaparkernaples.com/retreat ResourcesFor Anna Parker-NaplesWebsite: www.annaparkernaples.comInstagram www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesFacebook www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples For Influential Breathwork®️Website www.influentialbreathwork.comCertification www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialbreathworkFor Influential Audio - The Podcast Agency Website: www.influentialaudio.comInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialaudio

In this conversation, Anna Parker-Naples discusses her upcoming retreat, Positively Connected. She shares her previous experiences with retreats and explains her vision for this particular retreat. Anna emphasizes the importance of connection, purpose, and self-reflection. She also highlights the activities and practices that will be included, such as cacao ceremonies, breathwork sessions, and masterminding. The location, accommodation, and accessibility of the retreat are also discussed. Anna encourages interested individuals to apply and assures them of a transformative and inclusive experience.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:19 Location and Accessibility04:13 Accommodation and Integration06:03 Connection and Purpose09:15 Activities and Practices13:15 Previous Retreat Experiences16:28 Venue and Food18:25 Application and Pricing20:15 Conclusion

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses trauma and its effects on our lives. She explores different types of trauma, including big T trauma and little T trauma, as well as trauma experienced during early development and inherited family trauma. Anna also delves into somatic storage and therapy, explaining how trauma can be stored in the body and the importance of releasing it. She touches on the concept of past lives and ancestral trauma, highlighting the potential impact on our present lives. Anna concludes by inviting listeners to explore their own somatic sensations and consider what stories they may be carrying that are not their own.TakeawaysTrauma can come in various forms, including big T trauma (major events) and little T trauma (smaller events that our minds struggle to process).Trauma can be stored in the body, leading to physical symptoms and emotional distress.Somatic therapy, such as breath work and deep body work, can help release stored trauma and promote healing.Past lives and ancestral trauma may also influence our present experiences and behaviors.Continual healing and growth are important, as trauma work is an ongoing process.Anna announces an upcoming retreat focused on connection, self-trust, and purpose.Chapters00:00Introduction to Trauma02:22Types of Trauma03:18Somatic Storage and Therapy07:05Past Lives and Ancestral Trauma09:57Exploring Somatic Sensations11:50Healing and Releasing Trauma15:11Continual Healing and Growth17:35Announcement: Retreat19:18Details of the Retreat22:00Invitation to Apply for the Retreat23:26Conclusion and FarewellResources:Positively Connected: The Retreat : www.annaparkernaples.com/retreat"It Didn't Start with You" by Mark Wolynn"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der KolkWaking the Tiger by Peter Levine

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses the importance of creating spaciousness and taking time for oneself. She shares her experience of staying in a hotel and using the spa to relax and reflect. Anna also mentions the benefits of journaling and using oracle cards for self-reflection. She highlights the value of taking time away from responsibilities and distractions to reset and show up in a more intentional way. Anna also mentions the importance of friendships, personal and collective purpose, and announces an upcoming business retreat. She concludes by encouraging listeners to create time away for reflection and foster creativity.TakeawaysCreate spaciousness and take time for yourself to nourish and reflect.Find ways to reset and show up in a more intentional way.Value the importance of friendships and understand that they may evolve and change over time.Discover your personal and collective purpose and engage in activities that foster creativity.Chapters00:00 Creating Spaciousness03:24 Taking Time for Yourself05:17 Finding Space for Reflection07:31 Taking Time Away to Plan09:13 Exploring Friendships11:09 Discovering Personal and Collective Purpose12:08 Exciting Business Retreat Announcement13:06 Embracing TikTok13:37 Influential Breathwork Certification14:32 Creating Time Away for Reflection15:07 Fostering Creativity15:38 Engaging with TikTokResourcesFollow Anna on TikTokwww.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaplesInfluential Breathwork Coach Certificationwww.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachWealthy Woman Live - https://wealthywomanlive.co.uk/event/The Starseed Oracle Cards: https://amzn.eu/d/4vKvcihLetters to a Starseed: https://amzn.eu/d/5SY6QUzYour Next Six figures: Natasha Leigh Bray https://amzn.eu/d/efSF3rNFriendaholic - Elizabeth Day https://amzn.eu/d/efRnZLg

SummaryIn this episode, Anna reflects on the theme of not taking love and people in your life for granted. She shares a personal story about the loss of her cat, Morpheus, and how it made her realize the importance of appreciating the presence of loved ones. Anna emphasizes the need to be present and fully focused on the people and things in our lives. She also discusses the books she has been reading and the importance of personal growth. TakeawaysDon't take love and people in your life for granted.Be present and fully focused on the people and things in your life.Appreciate the presence of loved ones and show gratitude.Embrace personal growth and continuous learning.Chapters00:00 Introduction and New Year's Reflections02:52 Remembering Morpheus07:57 Taking Loved Ones for Granted12:33 Being Present and Appreciative19:19 Books and Personal Growth23:49 Unexpected Goodbyes and Embracing Change24:49 Embracing Love and Appreciation25:16 Closing and Course Promotionwww.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachBooks MentionedHealing is the New High - Vex KingThe Ultimate Coach - Amy HardimanResourcesFor Anna Parker-NaplesWebsite: www.annaparkernaples.comInstagram www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesFacebook www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples For Influential Breathwork®️Website www.influentialbreathwork.comCertification www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialbreathworkFor Influential Audio - The Podcast Agency Website: www.influentialaudio.comInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialaudio