Falling Back into Focus

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Sometimes you win; sometimes you lose. Sometimes you succeed; sometimes you fail.  It's one thing to have a bad moment; it's another to have a bad year. How long do you want to play the victim? Yes, SOMETHING happened to you, leaving you feeling dissatisfied and upset. I'm not saying whatever you're experiencing isn't valid, but you give your power away the moment someONE or someTHING outside of yourself dictates/alters your outlook on life. Robert Frost once said, "In three words, I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on." The synchronicity of this quote showing up in my inbox the day I sat to record this podcast episode blew my mind.  It was that added reminder: what is made for you won't pass you- there is a greater meaning for everything that transpires in this world. Offer up gratitude for the lessons learned in every experience as they are our greatest teachers- it's always ALL about perspective. A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits. Continue to fail forward. Get back on the horse. You gain confidence through action, so commit to doing better next time- in whatever context that may apply to you at the moment. Adversity can either fuel our strength or anchor us down- we always have the choice. Either way, every upset brings us that much closer to our destiny- as long as we move forward constructively.   For more insight and inspiration on becoming radically fulfilled, follow me @stormybarbara on Instagram and be sure to check out www.stormybarbara.com

In this episode, you'll learn: The 3 Necessary C's for Massive Change 1. Clarity 2. Courage 3. Commitment   For more insight and inspiration on becoming radically fulfilled, follow me @stormybarbara on Instagram and be sure to check out www.stormybarbara.com

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In this episode, you'll learn: More about special guest, Tracey Litt, mindset teacher and spiritual advisor for female leaders and entrepreneurs  Her mission is to remind women what they're capable of and lead them through the inner work required to get to the next level (you have to actively generate the next level of her!) She started in corporate America (lovely, but her soul was dying) Story of triumphant moments that led her to where she is today Ask yourself, "What would she do?" Who is she? She is the version of you that already exists outside of you. Ahead of you in the future, reminding you what you're capable of- reminding you to let go of the victim shit and trust- and move forward! Where are you trying to stick around holes into square pegs? Where are you allowing your not-enoughness and worth issues to impact the choices you are making/things you're allowing? Are you paralyzed by fear that you sit on the dream for too long?  You have to stop letting yourself drive- the woman you are becoming needs to call the shots. Fear is the underpinning of every block every human has everywhere.  Fear is not a stop sign; it is a green light (growing, healing, expanding) You have to move into the unfamiliar to generate what you desire. You can't actualize your visions and stay familiar.  You must believe it to see it (not the other way around!) Neuroplasticity- you can change your belief system so that your mind works for you, not against you. No need to overcome fear- love it, recognize it, acknowledge it. Shift the relationship, and then you become more powerful than the fear. Your heart beats, your eyes wink, your mind produces thoughts.  The power of thinking on purpose  Hypnosis for healing, aka trans state (reaches subconscious mind which allows you to be suggestible), is roughly 97% of your output.  Continue to invest in yourself because if you're not- what the fuck are you waiting for? The difference between breathing and breathwork  The power of leaving the past in the past   Interested in learning more about our guest, Tracey Litt The TEDX HERE - 'Dear Fear, It's Not You, It's Me' The Book, "WORTHY HUMAN" HERE Get Social | Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn  GET LITT | Join the thousands receiving awesome, weekly growth and inspiration HERE   For more insight and inspiration on becoming radically fulfilled, follow me @stormybarbara on Instagram and be sure to check out www.stormybarbara.com

In this episode, you'll learn: More about special guest, Laura Powers and her experience growing up feeling different at a young age (aka seeing & sensing ghosts) Why you must establish boundaries with outside sources (like spirits and guides) The dangers of blocking your intuition and inner guidance Psychic abilities exist within all of us (sometimes we just don't have the tools/understanding to recognize and support what is going on)  Why teachers, knowledge, and sometimes equipment is necessary to achieve mastery in any area of life What once felt like a hindrance now feels like a superpower How to get started (listening to your soul/listening to the spiritual realm) That crystals act as magnifiers (carrying immense intelligence and consciousness) That our environment/surroundings can play a considerable part in our ability to receive- especially during different phases of the moon (and that what we need at different times varies!) How/where to access your light angels/spirit guides (and the difference between the two!) Why you must ASK for help and signs that indicate loved ones may be nearby (feathers, coins, numbers, ears popping, etc.)  The difference between guidance from loved ones who have passed and spirit guides Older souls are more ready and able to manage psychic phenomena Why it's important to let go of other people's energy and give yourself an intentional shower of light Taking care of our energy field is JUST as important as taking care of our physical bodies (if not more) AND the benefit of taking out the energetic trash  The power of prayer and how it has NOTHING to do with religion You must be clear when asking the Universe for what you want- if you walk into a restaurant and simply ask for "food," God only knows what is going to land on your plate. We are ALL powerful manifestors; some of us are simply manifesting the wrong things into our lives. Ask for want you want (OR more/better!), don't limit yourself, and put a cap on your potential  The more you have/receive, the more you can give (it's a cycle) Jealousy is simply a sign from your soul saying, "I want that!" (And these feelings are normal so take it easy on yourself.) The importance of surrounding yourself with loving people that support you The people that find the most success aren't the most talented; they just don't give up! You can't transform the world without first changing yourself. The benefits of tapping   Interested in learning more about our guest, Laura Powers? www.healingpowers.net | www.powershour.biz | www.laurapowers.net [email protected] | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook   For more insight and inspiration on becoming radically fulfilled, follow me @stormybarbara on Instagram and be sure to check out www.stormybarbara.com

In this episode, you'll learn: More about special guest Laurie Lewis and her four-year practice with intermittent fasting (IF) How perimenopause sparked her curiosity and ultimately led to the discovery of IF How she experienced weight gain, overall imbalance, physical pain, and more and what she did to journey back to health (she knew it was hormonal because NOTHING was working!) That she has always had a passion for nutrition/how we fuel our bodies but knows there isn't one best "right way" to eat; this is what we call bio-individuality She speaks on the pattern of time used by her and many of her clients (aka eating window/fasting hours) for IF That this modality can work for just about anyone; you get to decide your meals and windows, which allows for structure AND flexibility That it's very common to do a pattern of 16/8  The significance of eating to satiety (body is satisfied but not overly full) Just because food is there doesn't mean we HAVE to eat it  It's essential to listen to your body and adjust based on your goals/metabolism The world would change if we all started to ask the question, "when am I eating today?" The power of hydration  When we're fasting, we keep insulin low and CLEAN  More about autophagy Why you should start with one thing at a time- fasting is a LOT on its own How IF is the ultimate form of intuitive eating - silence in the body allows for enhanced communication The dangers of over fasting  Benefits of IF including boosted immunity Why it serves you to workout in a fasted state (stamina, strength, speed increased) Laurie's thoughts on juice cleanses and different styles of fasting, such as extended fasts  The importance of having support In lean times (such as the great depression), people's health increases Anything the body perceives as food we do not want to take in while we're fasting because then the body will ask for more food The four c's: clean, customization, curiosity, consistency  That you should fall in love with your own magnificence  Why we must collectively shedd diet culture/mindset- food isn't bad!  Where/how to begin!    Interested in learning more about our guest, Laurie Lewis? FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LAURIELEWISNYC WEB: WWW.FASTFORWARDWELLNESS.COM LINKEDIN: WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/LAURIELEWISNYC EMAIL: [email protected]    For more insight and inspiration on becoming radically fulfilled, follow me @stormybarbara on Instagram and be sure to check out www.stormybarbara.com

In this episode, you'll learn: More about wisdom teacher, Sophie McLean A teacher is someone that opens doors for others based on their own experience (not knowledge) Wisdom is knowing you hold the world in your eyes- it is the view you have of whats' happening that will give you your experience.  Everything we have learned and will learn is an illusion.  The souls' journey is to elevate back to the divine (and the best place to do that is earth!) More on Sophie's experience with plant medicine such as ayahuasca   How connecting with shamans and gurus allowed her to learn what was possible for her mind and body and, more importantly, how to genuinely live in a space of love. How to bring knowledge gained from meditation back to the physical plane The way of the spiritual is to let go.  How to discern between experience and escapism/addiction  The beauty of a clear mind (and how it allows you to be genuinely present!) Life will always give us what we need, not what we want. How/why you should look at your life through the lens of a movie How Sophie was able to overcome the tragic loss of her baby, being shot at, getting raped, and becoming widowed just five short days after their wedding How often one has two thoughts- kill yourself or get back to life; she decided playing a victim was no longer an option. Navigating the difference between fact and the stories we tell ourselves  Why there can be gratitude not for the tragedy but for the opportunity to elevate oneself Hard times open your heart to compassion and understanding.  The moment you consider yourself a victim is the moment you give your power away to whatever it is you're the victim of Thoughts on dealing with grief as a natural part of the human experience  The difference between pain and suffering (the latter is optional) To allow yourself to experience the impact of what is The shift from homo sapiens to homo spiritus  There is nothing wrong with the ego- it has gotten us to where we are now. The two kinetic energies that force you two evolve (suffering and love) How she uses nature, silence, stillness, and lucid dreaming as a way to connect and stay present  Why Sophie insists you must give up hopelessness  Tips on how to wake up with the knowledge that everything is already perfect  What is to be aware    Interested in learning more about our guest, Sophie McLean? Website: sophiemclean.com Facebook: /smc.mclean Instagram: @sophiemclean.accesstoawareness LinkedIn: /in/sophiemcmclean Amazon: /dp/1732973814   For more insight and inspiration on becoming radically fulfilled, follow me @stormybarbara on Instagram and be sure to check out www.stormybarbara.com

In this episode, you'll learn: How and why our guest Fabienne Fredrikson was inspired to create life on her terms What being at the lowest point of the self-esteem ladder 20 years ago did for this successful entrepreneur  How to avoid abusive relationships while setting necessary boundaries with those you love That to recover from rock bottom, you must take radical responsibility.  The solution to overcoming situations such as eviction, debt, and failing relationships  How to stop playing the victim (Ask yourself, "What's MY part in this?") How to go from self-loathing to self-love Tools on establishing what is acceptable vs. what isn't  How your mindset will dictate EVERYTHING  Why you must raise your standards  That you train people to treat you by what the behavior you repeatedly allow   Why you must figure out what your needs are and start putting them first How to instill pursuing happiness into the lives of your children To seek what brings you the most pleasure. Making money gives you a voice and choice. You don't need to work hard; you need to work with the laws of the Universe. More about masculine vs. feminine energy, the value of balancing the two, and how we're rewarded accordingly based on our efforts. Sometimes doing less is the best use of our time. Resources for mastering your money mindset (nothing is out of your reach!) Once you start to believe in the law of attraction- everything changes.       "Any area of my life that wasn't working was one in which I wasn't taking personal responsibility- I was in avoidance, I was in denial."   Ask yourself: "How did I create this?" "How much longer do I want to play the victim?"   What do you believe you are worthy of? Why are you settling? Where do you stop and why?   Interested in learning more about our guest, Fabienne Fredrickson? Boldheart.com Instagram: FabienneFred    For more insight and inspiration on becoming radically fulfilled, follow me @stormybarbara on Instagram and be sure to check out www.stormybarbara.com

In this episode, you'll learn: How one mother's complications during motherhood empowered her to take a stand for medical freedom The benefits of a more natural approach to wellness  Why it always severs you to do your research  Why Kristina thinks it's necessary to speak up for the kids that don't have a voice/choice What it means to be a conscious vaccinator Today you no longer have an option- if you aren't jabbed, you can't participate in life/school. When being authentically you, you arrive that much closer to the people who "get you." How the system failed her (She never wanted to be "anti" anything- and still isn't!) Your children eat what you feed them. How being mindful of your health is detrimental to that of your child. You have options and choices for your desired doctor, birth, and vaccine plan. The benefit to midwives  Natural alternatives CAN and DO work. Find your tribe. The support you seek is out there. Arm yourself with the tools and the knowledge to take care of your family   Interested in learning more about our guest, Kristina Fisher? Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kikibabs/ Email: [email protected] Modern Mommies: https://www.instagram.com/modernmommies3/ Just The Inserts: https://www.instagram.com/justtheinserts/   For more insight and inspiration on becoming radically fulfilled, follow me @stormybarbara on Instagram and be sure to check out www.stormybarbara.com