PODCAST EPISODE 5: In this episode, we share 5 phrases that were instrumental in Laura's healing journey with anxiety, PTSD, and panic. WHERE TO FIND US: https://www.becausetheworldneeds.com ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: ANXIETY USUALLY ARISES FOR THREE REASONS: 1. You’re avoiding or stuffing emotions that are trying to release out of your system. 2. You’re believing a lie. 3. You’re trying to control (or worry about) a situation that is outside of your realm of control. This is not a replacement for medical advice - and you may need to go to your family dr., or urgent care, or the emergency room to have them confirm that you are, in fact, NOT dying so that you can check those worries off the list and turn your focus to using the phrases shared in this episode as you move into healing. The 5 Phrases: 1. It doesn’t matter why. 2. Moving on. 3. This is none of my business. (What is inside my circle of control and what is not?) 4. Cool Story Bro. 5. We’re not doing that right now. - How the Dog Whisperer can help you interrupt anxious thought patterns. - How Radical Acceptance can help you begin to move into healing. “The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control.” Epictetus, Discourses - Vocal vibration and humming are powerful stimulators that can soothe anxiety Ask Yourself: What is inside my circle of control? RADICAL ACCEPTANCE: “I guess I’m doing today with a racing heart.” “I guess I’m doing today with shortness of breath.” “I guess anxiety is riding along with me today…” When we say “that actually work” we’re saying these actually worked… for Laura. And they absolutely don’t work the first time. They work as you REALLY lean into them and utilize these strategies over time. Those of you who deal with anxiety know that when you try to use a coping mechanism, the anxiety brain will push back HARD. So take that into account as well. Thoughts like: "This isn't working." or "This is making the anxiety worse." are COMMON, and you can move past them and continue to heal. INSTAGRAM: @barefoot_in_arizona @blackwell_collective @becausetheworldneeds CONTACT: blackwellcollective@gmail.com HASHTAGS: #anxiety #mentalhealth #depression #panic #panicattack #anxietyattack #intrusivethoughts
PODCAST EPISODE 4: In this episode, we talk about why manners matter. WHERE TO FIND US: https://www.becausetheworldneeds.com ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: - A crucial conversation you might want to have with your teens as they enter their dating years. - Reminders for why responding to an RSVP is important. - Teaching kids and teens proper etiquette when at a buffet-style gathering. - Learn about an awesome etiquette book for teens and kids: https://a.co/d/8Cfrp1n - How to start a conversation. - Remembering to include the more quiet/reserved members of a gathering. - How to Win Friends and Influence People. - Is finding and expressing commonality tacky or rude? - It’s so important to CELEBRATE OTHERS. Check your jealousy at the door and be happy for the successes of the people around you. - “If you are feeling envious of someone, take that as a sign that you need to work on your own dreams.” - Brooke Romney - “Don’t put down what others love.” - Brooke Romney - Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. (And, in Kyle’s opinion…not even a form of wit) - Why introductions matter. Don’t leave people awkwardly hovering on the outside of a conversation. - Read the Room. - Turn your phone off! In fact, don’t even have your cell phone visible during a meal or meeting. It may send the message that whatever may come up on your phone is more important than the person you are spending time with. - Why it’s so important to speak truth in love. (When appropriate, AND when you believe the person has the emotional maturity to receive it.) - Be grateful for people in your life who love you enough to correct you. INSTAGRAM: @barefoot_in_arizona @blackwell_collective @becausetheworldneeds CONTACT: blackwellcollective@gmail.com #manners #mannersmatter #polite #etiquette #mentoring #teachingteens #book #missmanners #character #characterdevelopment #lifechangingprinciples #goals #improvement #mindfulness #consciousawareness #love #relationships
Find more at: becausetheworldneeds.com PODCAST EPISODE 3: In this episode, we share the crazy story about our decision to go live in a van down by the river... basically. And THEN we talk about how that fateful decision landed us in one of the coolest jobs ever. A job we didn't even know existed. Also in this episode: - What is a Character Development director? -How YOU can implement Character Development teachings in your own home. -What is Winterim? If you're in education, you'll want to know more about this amazing program. We would love to see this approach to education being implemented worldwide. It's a total game changer. - Creative and simple ways to connect with your kids and teens. - And find out what eventually happened with the Travel Trailer. #education #lifechangingprinciples #character #characterdevelopment #leadership #school #schoolteacher #teacher #etiquetteexpert #etiquette #fulltimerv #fulltimervlifestyle #fulltimefamily #fulltimefamilytravel #gorving #travel #mentor #mentorship
Part 2 of our story: On January 1st of 2020, everything changed for us. For the first time ever, we're sharing the full story of our battle through botox injury and the resulting trauma cycles that inevitably followed. This is the story of how we made our way back to full function and peace. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast explores Laura's experiences as she navigated botox injury, PTSD, anxiety, depression, medication use and adverse reactions to those medications, as well as hypochondria, and agoraphobia. WHERE TO FIND US: https://www.becausetheworldneeds.com/ INSTAGRAM: @barefoot_in_arizona @blackwell_collective CONTACT: blackwellcollective@gmail.com
On January 1st of 2020, everything changed for us. For the first time ever, we're sharing the full story of our battle through botox injury and the resulting trauma cycles that inevitably followed. This is the story of how we made our way back to full function and peace. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast explores Laura's experiences as she navigated botox injury, PTSD, anxiety, depression, medication use and adverse reactions to those medications, as well as hypochondria and agoraphobia. WHERE TO FIND US: https://www.becausetheworldneeds.com/ INSTAGRAM: @barefoot_in_arizona @blackwell_collective CONTACT: blackwellcollective@gmail.com