Social Media, Growth, and Embracing the Suck with Jera Foster-Fell

This week we have an MIND-EXPANDING episode with Laura Dawn, Host of “The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast” and Microdosing Mentor of over 10 years.  Laura shares her deep rooted wisdom on personal and professional growth looking through the lens of neuroscience, ancestral practices and philosophies. Laura dives deep into the scientific relevance in using psychedelics and plant medicines to get out of our narrative, recognize patterns, expand our awareness, and empower ourselves to see life from a different angle.  Laura explains “Set & Setting” and wonderfully expands on how we can leverage this understanding of our minds when helping people with psychedelics to make crucial changes when one could spend a lifetime stuck inside this box of perceived reality and never find a way out. “If you relax your focus and you pay attention in a different way, then you can actually take a different angle, and you can spend your whole life trying to figure it out, or you can have some help” Laura Dawn is the host of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast and teaches business leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers how to mindfully explore psychedelics and sacred plant medicines as powerful visionary tools for inner transformation and creative manifestation, inspiring you to embark on the path of heart-centered leadership to influence real change. [2:19] Introduction to Laura Dawn, host of the “Psychedelic Leadership Podcast” and Micro-dosing mentor for executives through transformation retreats for over 10 years! [6:19] Laura talks about the importance the the intersection between psychedelics, leadership, and creativity by allowing ourselves to step out of our “narrative” and “frame of reference” [11:53] The challenges that come when we are sitting in our “Comfort Zone” and how being able to look at something from a different angle can help us see our patterns and change our narrative [16:31] Laura goes deep into the concept of “Set & Setting“ [20:02] How do we leverage what we understand about “Set & Setting” [33:04] Laura talks about the judgment that gets thrown around in the psychedelic community, cultural appropriation, and how we are all having to face our truth on many different levels [39:58]  What is at the CORE of Leadership, and how to support more authentic and conscious leadership [44:35] Laura Shares her long term vision for a new model for a world that includes growth with psychedelics helping us [48:47] How to connect with Laura and check out her coaching, podcast, and other ways to find her This week’s guest was Laura Dawn! Laura is a mentor teaching executives and all forms of entrepreneurs how to mindfully explore sacred plant medicines as powerful visionary tools for inner-transformation and creative manifestation. Find more from Laura on IG at @livefreelaurad Check out the Psychedelic Leadership Leadership Podcast: https://livefreelaurad.com/psychedelic-leadership-podcast And check out her website: https://livefreelaurad.com SHOP our ONLINE STORE here: https://www.omtherapycoaching.com/store FOLLOW OM Therapy Coaching on INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/om_therapy_coaching Check out all the Offerings and goodies on the WEBSITE! https://www.omtherapycoaching.com This podcast was edited and produced by Soul Glitch Studios --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consciousleadershippod/support

Starting your own business as a healer is a journey in itself, but how can we use our own experiences of pain and trauma in our lives to help others?  How do we deal our own self-criticism and judgement?  How do we deal with people online judging and trolling us?  This week Kristen is with us with some very eye-opening experiences in her journey into becoming a business coach that may surprise you! Kristen and Gabby dive into the nuance of what it means to put yourself out there on social media, how to be vulnerable, share you experience and emotions in order to serve people while also dealing with criticism that may or may not be out of good intentions, and how to set boundaries with the trolls.  Kristen talks about her experience of being “Doxxed” (which is basically like an army of trolls going all out to make your life miserable) and how she recovered from this and came back stronger than ever. “Be patient because you are going to go through so much stuff within yourself, especially as you start sharing your own journey and your own emotions and you start getting vulnerable.  Just be patient with yourself and have compassion, because the more you do that, the easier it is to work through everything” [2:54] Introduction to Kristen, a bold rainbow-haired business coach seeking to break the “Pinterest-perfect” mold around entrepreneurship.  She helps women to transmute their pain into their messaging [5:10] Kristen talks about how her own pain has translated to how she works with her clients [10:28] Kristen talks about the thing that has helped her transcend her pain and step into her purpose and start solely working for herself [11:48] What happened when Kristen got “DOXXED” [16:32] Kristen talks about how she had to completely separate from all social media for a good amount of time, and why she finally decided to come back [19:54] How to work through the discomfort of negative feedback on social media [26:53] Kristen’s advice to anyone who is a healer starting their own business while still healing from their own pain and trauma [29:40] How to connect with Kristen, hang out online, or even  work with her in her 1-on-1 program This week’s guest was Kristen Kubik! Kristen is a Coach and Soul Strategist. She helps women stop seeking external validation by helping by building intuition based practices.  Find more from Kristen on IG at @kristenunfiltered We'd love to know what you took away from this week's episode!  Please post any takeaways you had on Instagram and tag us @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd also love it if you could leave a review!  All those who leave a review, screenshot it, and DM it to us at @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast, will receive a FREE copy of our Positive Mindset Workbook as a gift. SHOP our ONLINE STORE here: https://www.omtherapycoaching.com/store FOLLOW OM Therapy Coaching on INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/om_therapy_coaching This podcast was edited and produced by Soul Glitch Studios --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consciousleadershippod/support

Anxiety in our society is a major struggle for just about all of us in one way or another.  It is a natural response to the world around us, but how can we sit with these emotions and learn from them.  How can we start free ourselves from being stuck in our trauma with an overactive nervous system? In today’s episode Rachel Kelly helps us understand how Radical acceptance can be a key element in our healing journey.  She stresses(no pun intended) just how important it is to avoid our tendency to try to push our anxiety away instead of sitting with it and understanding where it is coming from.  Rachel and Gabby address Shadow Work and how it can be all too easy to think we are doing our Shadow Work when we are in fact LETTING our shadow control us in some not so healthy ways. “When People are numbing or repressing or avoiding an emotion, it’s because they want it to go away.  The IRONIC part is that if you actually INVITE IT IN, you have a much better chance at decrease it’s intensity or at least understanding where it’s coming from in the first place” [1:49] Intro introduction to Rachel Kelly, Fellow Badass Therapist/Coach, Former Therapist turned Emotional wellness coach, founder of Rachel Kelley Coaching [3:44] Gabby and Rachel talk about what anxiety actually is and how it is a normal response [5:18] Rachel talks about “Radical acceptance” as a very helpful first step in healing [14:22] Rachel talks about the Irony that happens when people try to push their anxiety away [17:28] Gabby and Rachel talk about how their colleges in the coaching space help them pull things out and help them with their shadow work [24:46] The power of “AND” and how it’s ok for different emotions to “Co-Exist” [27:55] Rachel talks about using Mindfulness and Radical Acceptance ride the waves of our emotions and make our lives easier [33:41] Rachel addresses some common excuses we all make to avoid starting a mindfulness practice [54:41] How to find more from Rachel and where to connect with her This week’s guest was Rachel Kelly! Rachel is a Fellow Badass Emotional wellness coach, She helps women with anxiety, and nervous system regulation. Find more from Rachel on IG at @rachel_kelly_coaching And on her website: https://rachelkellycoaching.com We'd love to know what you took away from this week's episode!  Please post any takeaways you had on Instagram and tag us @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd also love it if you could leave a review!  All those who leave a review, screenshot it, and DM it to us at @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast, will receive a FREE copy of our Positive Mindset Workbook as a gift. This podcast was edited and produced by Soul Glitch Studios. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consciousleadershippod/support

Setting healthy boundaries can be quite a challenge for so many of us, and when you have lived so much of your life not even understanding that you CAN set boundaries, taking the first steps to encourage more healthy and respectful relationships can feel scary. In this episode, Jennifer and Gabby take a deep dive into setting boundaries, and the struggles they have both gone through in their own experiences.  Jennifer Greiner aka “Boundaries Queen” talks about “Human Design” and how our challenges setting boundaries differ depending on our own personal makeup. “You have to set boundaries in your own way. How I set boundaries and the words that I use are NOT going to be yours.  What would it feel like for you?  What words might you use? - Jennifer Greiner [3:26] Introduction to Jennifer, Holistic wellness coach, mental health professional with expertise in anxiety, communications, and most of all boundaries! [4:14] What is a “Boundary?” And an introduction into Human Design [12:34] Jennifer talks about how most of her clients tend to have a major lack of boundaries rather than having too many [20:47] - 27:30 How setting boundaries will Actually set you free [27:58] -38:52 How setting boundaries can be challenging when people won’t listen to them, and how family structure plays into this when you are making changes to setting boundaries you have never set with family members before [39:09] Gabby and Jennifer talk about how you should always make sure you are in a safe space to set boundaries, in a stable place emotionally, have really good support in your life, and be ready to potentially let people go by setting tough boundaries. [48:49] How to get in touch with Jennifer and work with her! This week’s guest was Jennifer Greiner! Jennifer is a Holistic Wellness Coach. She helps those who need support in setting boundaries with themselves and others!  Find more from Jennifer on Instagram: @jggreenthinking We'd love to know what you took away from this week's episode!  Please post any takeaways you had on Instagram and tag us @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd also love it if you could leave a review!  All those who leave a review, screenshot it, and DM it to us at @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast, will receive a FREE copy of our Positive Mindset Workbook as a gift. SHOP our ONLINE STORE here: https://www.omtherapycoaching.com/store FOLLOW OM Therapy Coaching on INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/om_therapy_coaching https://www.instagram.com/consciousleadershippodcast Check out all the Offerings and goodies on the WEBSITE! https://www.omtherapycoaching.com This podcast was edited and produced by Soul Glitch Studios --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consciousleadershippod/support

Saying YES can be a life-changing not to mention a life-elevating choice, especially when it challenges us to get out of our comfort zone and make a leap into the growth we truly desire. In this episode from a recent Instagram Live, Ali and Gabby talk about how they first met and what led her to dive head first into creating Recov.Her.y as a business, and within a year, becoming a support coach with the Ignite program!  They talk about Parallel Process in business and coaching, the fallacy of “Job Security” and how you really can start to grow your business with FREE resources, and you don’t need to spend a crazy amount of money in the beginning when you are just getting started. “I told myself I was going to stop saying “NO” to things, and I was going to start saying “YES” to opportunities, because at that point in my 20’s I could look back and see so many opportunities that I said NO to based out of just FEAR” -Ali Ringer [1:28] Introduction to Ali Ringer, Founder of Recov.Her.y Life Coaching, and how her and Gabby first met [7:19] The power Ali discovered in saying “YES” and how getting out of her comfort zone has been a game changer in her life just within the last year. [12:13] Gabby and Ali address the Elephant in the room around entrepreneurship and how you CAN start with FREE RESOURCES [24:31] How Intention shifts timelines and stepping into your ideal life be trusting your feelings [30:39] - 30:00 - 32:10 YT SHORT the unreliability of working under someone else and how we ask all the wrong questions around security [35:48] Ali shares some words of wisdom and how she has zero regrets saying “YES” This week’s guest was Ali Ringer! Ali is the founder of Recov.Her.y and is our new SUPPORT COACH for the Ignite Program!  Find more from Ali on IG at @recov.her.y We'd love to know what you took away from this week's episode!  Please post any takeaways you had on Instagram and tag us @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd also love it if you could leave a review!  All those who leave a review, screenshot it, and DM it to us at @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast, will receive a FREE copy of our Positive Mindset Workbook as a gift. This podcast was edited and produced by Soul Glitch Studios --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consciousleadershippod/support

The difference between the current paradigm of practicing as a Clinical Therapist in our conventional, outdated, and toxic system is ruled by politics and bureaucracy.  Rachel Kelly has transformed her life as well as up-leveled her impact she can have on clients by taking her method of helping those in need into her own hands. In this episode from a recent Instagram Live, Rachel and Gabby both share their own experiences of practicing within the current therapy system, and just how backwards the system is.  This outdated and mismanaged structure not only produces overwhelm and burnout for therapists, but also prevents them from being empowered to help their clients.  They explain the difference between conventional therapy and the realm of coaching which has such a stigma, that it is disregarded and assumed to be illegitimate and unethical.  Rachel answers questions from the live audience and explains her view, and Gabby talks about how coaching being an “unregulated space” can be a very good thing. “The Irony of it was that all the people that were making decisions about my clients were people that were not actually working with my clients or actually therapists at all, it was just Upper Management and there was such a hierarchy, and there was no sense of Empowerment therapists to be able to advocate for their clients” -Rachel Kelly [3:42] Rachel Kelly, Emotional Wellness Coach, introduces herself and talks about the repetitive theme of toxicity and burnout in the conventional therapy space that she experienced for years on end [10:02] Rachel talks about how she was treated by her manager and director when she told them that she was “overwhelmed” with her job seeing way too many clients per week [18:41] The major difference between therapy and coaching, and why traditional clinical therapy is driven by politics and bureaucracy an horribly outdated [26:04] Rachel talks about how she started to discover the world of coaching and how the more she learned about it, she felt more and more drawn towards becoming a coach [27:58] Rachel and Gabby answer a question from the live audience “What do you think of folks who are coaching without psych training?  The stigma comes from folks giving bad unwarranted advice” [33:02] The GOOD and BAD of Coaching being an “unregulated space” This week’s guest was Rachel Kelly! Rachel is an Emotional Wellness Coach.  Find more from Rachel on IG at @rachel_kelly_coaching We'd love to know what you took away from this week's episode!  Please post any takeaways you had on Instagram and tag us @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd also love it if you could leave a review!  All those who leave a review, screenshot it, and DM it to us at @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast, will receive a FREE copy of our Positive Mindset Workbook as a gift. This podcast was edited and produced by Soul Glitch Studios --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consciousleadershippod/support

Just a few days after the release of this podcast is August 8th 2021, the “LIONSGATE PORTAL” will be FULLY OPEN, and this is an important time to be taking very good care of your vessel. During this Instagram Live Q&A, Gabby goes into why this time going through the Lionsgate Portal is very important for MANIFESTATION and why we must let go of our FEAR.  She answers questions around the subject of manifestation, and gives some of her favorite and most effective practices of manifesting what it is you desire, as well as some of the scientific research being done and how many of these concepts that have be considered somewhat “woo” are starting to have legitimate proof that they are quite in fact “REAL” What are your FEARS at this time?  How can you take care of yourself and prepare your vessel for this journey through the Lionsgate to ensure that you are able to manifest what you TRULY DESIRE? “Actually setting an intention and being emotionally connected and activated with that intention can change EVERYTHING” [1:34] Gabby talks about the Lions Gate Portal that is open right now and what you can do to roll with this energy to utilize it, since it’s coming on August 8th! [3:35] Gabby talks about Manifestation, and your INTENTION leads to your ACTIONS through ENERGETICS [5:08] Some of Gabby’s Favorite Manifesting Practices and how they work [10:19] Gabby talks about studies done at the head of the Princeton Research academy around INTENTION, how intention up energetically in the world, and just how scientific this all is and we are learning more and more every day with these studies We'd love to know what you took away from this week's episode!  Please post any takeaways you had on Instagram and tag us @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd also love it if you could leave a review!  All those who leave a review, screenshot it, and DM it to us at @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast, will receive a FREE copy of our Positive Mindset Workbook as a gift. This podcast was edited and produced by Soul Glitch Studios --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consciousleadershippod/support

Becoming a licensed therapist in our healthcare system is long grueling process filled with many sacrifices, and though it’s looked upon as the “ETHICAL” way to be an effective therapist, there are some MAJOR issues which make our system broken to the point that licensed therapists are disempowered and unable serve the people in our society that need support in their mental health. In this Episode, Gabby and Amber share their Journeys through the educational system with the goal of becoming “licensed therapists” only to realize that in the end, they could do so much more outside this broken system, which leaves therapists “overworked” and “underappreciated” not to mention “under paid” for that matter.  They dive into the different pillars this system is built on, and why they are crumbling, and tear down the notion that “License” means “Ethics” & how systematically flawed the DSM is. [1:43] Introduction to Amber, Clinical therapist, self-healer, chronic illness healer, Bad-Ass-Coach [4:55] Amber talks about why she decided NOT to become licensed despite having checked off ALL of the boxes to be fully licensed [7:44] Gabby explains why it is so important to always question the narrative and how  trauma cycles and peoples bias’s make it into the DSM and influence text books that have mass influence in our education system [13:04] Gabby and Amber discuss the unethical nature of having to give someone a diagnosis in order to be reimbursed and just how broken this system is [19:44] The false notion that a “License” means “Ethics” and how dangerous this assumption can be [24:49] The Crumbling of the system and paradigm shift happening in the age of Aquarius that we are in, and how the DSM is based on empirical research is based exclusively on white, heterosexual males [28:13] How women have been completely oppressed and essentially demonized by our mental health system and not so long ago were forced to undergo traumatic unethical medical practices [32:49] why Coaching gets such a bad reputation(on purpose) [45:45] Gabby and Amber talk about how many of the new modalities that insurance companies are rebranding as “therapy” are actually “coaching” modalities [48:29] The power of Pivoting and how being unregulated can be a very positive thing when you are willing to be self-aware, and willing to heal yourself so you can heal others [55:23] Amber talks about how she had to deal objections from her instructors,  therapist friends, and family when she decided not to move forward with becoming a licensed therapist [1:01:01] You can actively practice both as a therapist and coach, and protect license and business [1:01:37] Amber’s advice for anyone thinking about coaching and may be on the fence about pursuing the journey of being a coach This week’s guest was Amber Gordon! Amber is our Bad-ass Lead Coach for the Ignite Program! Find more from Amber on Instagram: www.instagram.com/strikeignite.coaching We'd love to know what you took away from this week's episode!  Please post any takeaways you had on Instagram and tag us @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd also love it if you could leave a review!  All those who leave a review, screenshot it, and DM it to us at @om_therapy_coaching --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consciousleadershippod/support

The system sucks. It is built on unhealed trauma, and those in leadership positions perpetuate the cycle of harm. Playing by the rules and trying to change the system from within is not the answer.  Instead, we need a whole new system. Author and tech entrepreneur Sarah Hawley joins The Conscious Leadership Podcast to chat about her leadership journey, and creating her own system. In this episode, Gabby and Sarah dive into the flaws of the traditional corporate 9-5, and how the global shift to remote work is a win/win for founders and employees.  They discuss the remote work model and building a team that fits the culture of your organization.  Sarah expands on businesses being transformational, and becoming a vehicle for change. And Gabby offers wisdom about focusing on those next steps right in front of you. The only thing stopping you is you. The journey to creation is getting out of your own way, and continually removing the blocks & limits holding you back.  Tackle whatever fear it is you have today.  Setbacks and challenges are the opportunity to learn, grow, and adjust when necessary.  But this does not equal failure. [1:30] Introduction to Sarah Hawley, author and tech entrepreneur [3:17] Sarah talks about her entrepreneurial journey [6:08] Gabby and Sarah discuss the current system, and the necessity of creating a new system [11:04] Sarah chats about the excitement of entrepreneurship, and building a better world when it comes to work [17:57] Traditional in-office culture vs. shift to remote work [28:00] Asking for help, and taking a break [36:44] Gabby talks about repair, and Sarah reflects on being honest with yourself [43:40] Advice on getting started when you want to step into creation and leadership [48:16 ] Setbacks do not equate failure, don’t get in your own way [50:12] Where to find more from Sarah This week’s guest was Sarah Hawley! Sarah is the author of Conscious Leadership: A Journey from Ego to Heart.  She is also a tech entrepreneur and the founder of Growmotely, which helps companies engage remote professionals globally. Find more from Sarah on IG at @sarahhawley__ We'd love to know what you took away from this week's episode!  Please post any takeaways you had on Instagram and tag us @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd also love it if you could leave a review!  All those who leave a review, screenshot it, and DM it to us at @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast, will receive a FREE copy of our Positive Mindset Workbook as a gift. This podcast was edited and produced by Soul Glitch Studios. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consciousleadershippod/support

Social media is a tool: a tool can be used for good or bad.  If you want to use this tool to connect with people and provide valuable content & inspiration, then you need to look beyond the metrics..  You have to examine whether your presence on social media is supporting your larger goals.  Social media coach + content creator extraordinaire Jera Foster-Fell joins The Conscious Leadership Podcast to offer inspiration & advice about the space we occupy online. In this episode, Jera takes Gabby through her journey from frustrated & stressed graphic designer to social media maven.  They discuss the challenges that new leaders face when it comes to social media platforms, and how to push through the imposter syndrome and comparison trap. Jera dives into getting “mama bear” about your business, and how “embracing the suck” means consistency in engagement for the long haul. She also provides insight regarding the shift in IG from being a photo sharing app to a video platform. Social media gets a bad rap, and there are definitely aspects that can be problematic.  However, it’s also a great vehicle for connecting, and for growth. It’s up to us to know how to use it, and how to consume it. [1:37] Introduction to Jera, social media coach and founder of the Social Media Saloon [5:30] Jera shares her journey from overstressed/underpaid graphic designer to creating a community on IG [11:48] Social anxiety and interacting on social media [12:50] Jera’s pivot into fitness, hiring a business coach, and making the jump to entrepreneurship [19:37] Challenging moments during Jera’s journey [22:50] Advice for beginners who are faced with doubters, and “embracing the suck” [32:28] Social media as a vehicle for growth [36:11] Jera’s perspective on IG shift from photo to video platform, and advice about Reels [44:07] Gabby offers suggestions on creating & repurposing content for IG Reels [45:26] What’s up next for Jera, and where to find out more from her This week’s guest was Jera Foster-Felll!  Jera is a content creator, social media coach, and the founder of the Social Media Saloon.  She helps business owners transform their social media experience platforms such as IG and TikTok into powerful tools through branding foundations, social media mindset, community building, and turning followers into clients.  Find more from Jera on IG at @jera.bean We'd love to know what you took away from this week's episode!  Please post any takeaways you had on Instagram and tag us @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd also love it if you could leave a review!  All those who leave a review, screenshot it, and DM it to us at @om_therapy_coaching or @consciousleadershippodcast, will receive a FREE copy of our Positive Mindset Workbook as a gift. This podcast was edited and produced by Soul Glitch Studios. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consciousleadershippod/support