Intentional Challenge

This episode we're talking about how your thoughts can negatively or positively impact your conversations. Irrational thoughts (also knows as cognitive distortions) can be the culprit for unhealthy communication. Learn what they are, how they show up and how you can take back your power to change them. Taking one intentional step at a time.

Should you stay or should you go? There's always a decision to be made. In this episode I’m interviewing Owner and Photographer with Ten West Photography my friend Pamela Crichton. Pam has made multiple life altering decisions from her full time teaching career to Photographer and business owner and and now homesteading?!?! Life is all about pivots and transitions. Hear how Pams experience and journey which led to her pursuing her passions and embracing change at each stage. Pam also highlights how her decisions have allowed her to spark and encourage others along the way.

Whew!!! This episode is what living by faith intentionally looks like. Take a moment to hear Erica’s inspirational story from corporate to mother to ministry. As the founder of Faith & Gather and podcast host Erica shares how she’s overcome the need to strive and how she’s learned to trust and rest in what God has called her to fulfill. Erica shares the challenges of transition and growing in her faith as she does so.  #grit #perseverance #change

When's the last time you felt disappointed? Did someone not show up for you the way you anticipated? Did you not receive something you felt you should have? We know that disappointment happens however we all handle it differently. How you handle disappointment impacts your wellbeing. So here are a few tips on how you can manage disappointment in a healthy way. Let's work getting better together and live intentionally. Get your free guide to gaining clarity and confidence in relationships here: https://reneeledford.com/clarity/ Book your free 15 min counselling/coaching session here: https://calendly.com/reneeledford/session

Relationships, we need them we're hardwired to want them yet we all have challenges with them. This episode identifies things you and those you care about could be doing to inadvertently sabotage them. I'm talking about defence mechanisms. This episode has an overview of some of the most common ones as well as examples. It's not an exhaustive list but it is a good place to start. Remember healthy relationships begin with you. Take a listen see which one(s) pertain to you and those closest to you. You don't have to accept the way they are but we all have to do the work to become more self aware to create the relationships we really want and deserve. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] for the defence mechanism resource. Here's a link to get my free 12 step guide to improve your relationships: https://reneeledford.com/clarity/ I'm currently booking for May feel free to book your free 15 minute consultation for counselling/coaching sessions here https://calendly.com/reneeledford

New beginnings can be self imposed like moving, or a new job. Others can be forced on you like job loss or the death of a loved one. Whether your new beginning is intentional or not, some of the emotions that you experience are similar. Whether it's fear, excitement, anger, or sadness how you respond to these emotions can make all the difference. In this episode we talk about best practices on how to navigate through those emotions. How you can support yourself and how to get the support you need. Book your free 15 min consultation here: https://calendly.com/reneeledford/session 12 Step guide to Creating Clarity and Confidence in Relationships https://renee-ledford.ck.page/ccr

Living intentionally requires faith. If you're unsure on where to start or feeling discouraged take a listen. We aren't promised that life's going to be easy. We often need reminders as reassurance and confirmation. In this episode Adenike Charles shares her journey and how faith, fitness and entrepreneurship intersect. You can connect with Adenike Charles at: IG @just2sweat Website: www.adenikecharles.com *** FREE Guide *** Clarity and Confidence in Relationships www.reneeledford.com/clarity

In this episode Renee shares her personal experience managing anxiety using grounding techniques. Could you use a few more skills to manage distressing emotions and/or thoughts? There might be a tool in this episode for you.  Sign up for Renee's top 10 grounding techniques on her website www.reneeledford.com/grounding10 Renee can be contacted via email at [email protected] 

Do you have changes that you'd like to see in your life? Are you feeling stuck? Trust me I've been there. As a matter of fact I was there just a few weeks ago. Take a quick listen to how I got out and how I'd like to support you. Sometimes the changes you want to see are just a challenge away.

It's flu season here in Canada. What better time to be discussing ways to optimize our health from a preventative standpoint than now? In this episode I'm interviewing Gina Alfieri of Zeteo Holistic Health. Gina shares her journey and how she's been living intentionally. Gina then explains the importance of "gut health" and provides us with practical ways we can implement changes on a daily basis.  Gina Alfieri -Certified Nutritional Practitioner- Zeteo Holistic Health - zeteoholistichealth.com Renee Ledford - Therapist/Life Coach - Ladies Living Intentionally - reneeledford.com