Of course shifting our inner world changes our lives. If you feel good about yourself you're more likely to create amazing circumstances in your life. Yet it's also true that your environment feeds your inner reality. Join us on Map2self today to hear Stella Santana discuss how you can harness the power of your environment to support you in becoming the woman you are meant to be. Stella Santana is a life coach who specializes in helping people create the "environment for success." For more information on Stella or her services please go to www.stellasantana.com
On M2S women from diverse backgrounds share personal tales and expert wisdom about the power of honoring yourself and following your own path: the aim is to inspire, empower, and guide women on the journey to rediscover their Core Selves. This week's guest, Karen Rudat-- a Certified Passion Test Facilitator-- has journeyed the path to find her true passion. Karen's past life, as a flight attendant, has lead her to seek out her own passion and she is ready and waiting to help you find yours. "Karen helps you find what your heart desires, so you can live a life on fire." As a mother, an outdoor enthusiast-- with a general zest for life-- Karen knows there are better things waiting for you. For more information on passion testing, visit www.thepassiontest.com; or you can reach Karen via email at krudat@me.com or on her mobile at 303.960.7439. Join the M2S community and become part of the essential movement to uplift and support women in reclaiming their purpose and living true.
Joining us on Map2Self today, is Pamela Joy: to discuss the importance of discovering your own voice. Both literally and figuratively, Pamela's journey has lead her to discover her own voice as a jazz musician, as well as an amazing example of how to follow your dreams, no matter where you are in life: she has not only experienced the indescribable joy of making music, she has also learned an invaluable lesson about self-limiting beliefs. She has had to clear numerous hurdles on her way to the stage. She is a longtime student of Buddhism, which has helped her put things in perspective in terms of ego and judgment and various other obstacles. While she now enjoys performing, she still admits it's sometimes hard to expose herself to potential criticism. Pamela graduated from the University of Florida College of Journalism & Communications with a B.S. in Advertising. She moved to San Francisco 3 days after graduating. She has also worked at numerous ad agencies in San Francisco and has freelanced as a writer, editor and proofreader for over 100 companies. In addition, along her wildly diverse journey, she has also worked part-time for a caterer, co-owned a dog biscuit company, spent two years working as a vegetarian cook in the kitchen of a silent meditation center, and has taught cooking classes. You can learn more about Pamela at www.pamelajoyjazz.com.
The word "friend" has been so tainted by "frenemies" and other ideas of female animosity that we have culturally lost the beautiful appreciation of female friendship. Christine Bronstein, founder of www.abandofwives.com, believes that in order to thrive we need to have a rich community of women that we feel connected to. From personal tales to scientific research, Christine will share her wisdom on why positive female friendships are necessary.
You were born with a purpose. Yet sometimes what that purpose is, and how to integrate it into your everyday life can feel elusive. In this episode the fabulous Lissa Boles will share her wisdom of astrology, people, narratives and life to guide you in clarifying your path and bringing it to life. Her perspective focuses on understanding what is evolving and available to you, personally and collectively so you can maximize your potential and live in the Flow. Known as the Soul Mapper™, Lissa Boles is a professional optimist and CEO of SoulFullFilled Living, a group of companies dedicated to helping thought leaders answer their deepest creative impulses—in business, in church, or on the yoga mat. Lissa goes light years beyond inspiration and motivation to reveal each client’s intended purpose path, breathing life into the sacred desire to create a world-changing legacy, particularly in business. In another life Lissa hosted the Sunday morning Small Business Big Ideas Show. For more info go to www.thesoulmap.com
We always speak about self awareness, but what do you do when your gut tells you something you don't want to accept? In this episode Lauren Imparato will discuss how to be conscious of what you truly need, and how to then accept it! The first step is always self awareness, but then we have to own what we learn. From diet, to yoga, to career changes, we'll cover how to pay attention to your deepest needs and act in ways that fill your soul. Lauren knows first hand how transformative but life changing following your gut can be. In Spring 2009 Lauren resigned her job at Morgan Stanley to launch I.AM.YOU., a lifestyle brand and yoga studio in Little Italy, Manhattan. At the studio Lauren teaches intense, fun, and athletic Vinyasa classes, each set to unique music designed by I.AM.YOU.’s Resident Mixologist. Together they strive to make every class a 360 degree experience, paralleling every moment of life. Since launching I.AM.YOU., Lauren has traveled to London, Bogota, Miami, Madrid, Mallorca, Turkey, Mexico, the Hamptons and more to teach. She looks forward to bringing I.AM.YOU. across the globe, just as the I.AM.YOU. music brings the globe to New York. Lauren graduated with an Advanced Certification from the Conquering Lion Teacher Training, a program that unites Tibetan Philosophy and the teachings of Geshe Michael Roach with the Indian Hindu Traditions. She received a secondary Advanced Teacher Certification from Kula Yoga School, the ultimate in creative, anatomical centric yoga. Lauren is a graduate of the Institute of Integrated Nutrition and accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She gives thanks to all her teachers, especially Kelly Morris from Conquering Lion, where it all began, Schuyler Grant from Kula, and Yogeswari and Lady Ruth from Jivamukti. For more information, yoga classes or nutritional counseling go to www.iamyoustudio.com
Tried dieting unsuccessfully? Lost weight and found you still don't feel good about your body? Join us for this week's episode on why diets don't work and what does work. Learn how to create powerful self talk, change your relationship with your body, and shift from victim to victor. Laura Fenamore has been helping women find a healthy weight, through having a healthy relationship with her own body for many years. She no longer sees food, the scale or her body as the enemy. She believes that at the core every woman needs to learn to love who and what she sees in the mirror. What makes Laura unique is her own story of recovery from food addiction and bulimia. Tune in for this powerful discussion on achieving healthy weight through body image mastery and self-love. For more information on Laura Fenamore and her life changing programs please go to http://onepinky.com/programs/create/
****I HAD TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THIS SHOW. THEREFORE CONTENT BEGINS ABOUT 9 MIN IN. PLEASE FAST FORWARD. SOOOO WORTH IT!!! Tried dieting unsuccessfully? Lost weight and found you still don't feel good about your body? Join us for this week's episode on why diets don't work and what does work. Learn how to create powerful self talk, change your relationship with your body, and shift from victim to victor. Laura Fenamore has been helping women find a healthy weight, through having a healthy relationship with her own body for many years. She no longer sees food, the scale or her body as the enemy. She believes that at the core every woman needs to learn to love who and what she sees in the mirror. What makes Laura unique is her own story of recovery from food addiction and bulimia. Tune in for this powerful discussion on achieving healthy weight through body image mastery and self-love. For more information on Laura Fenamore and her life changing programs please go to http://onepinky.com/programs/create/
Healing the legacy of addiction: Breaking free of familial trauma Adult daughters of addicts/alcoholics often face particular challenges; from difficulty with self-care, to struggles with healthy boundaries. On this week's powerful episode Sabrina N'Diaye will share how transformation can occur through recognizing and stopping unhealthy patterns, finding self-love, owning your gifts, and healing intergenerational trauma. Our guest Sabrina N'Diaye, LCSW-C, began her career as a helping professional over 20 years ago. Since that time, she has been blessed with the opportunity to assist hundreds of clients transform their lives and live their dreams. In 2007, she founded the Heart Nest Wellness Center , where she specializes in her "calling" - healing work for women, couples, and families of addicts. She is a wife, mother, and life-long learner, who remains humbled by the healing power of compassion, forgiveness, and love. You can find out more about Sabrina at www.theheartnest.com or 410-455-5464 brihelps@yahoo.com
In what ways have old resentments and attachments been holding you back from manifesting the life you want? How can forgiveness of self and other contribute to more success, joy and abundance? Tune in to Map2self with guest Jade Sund to hear about the Liberating Power of Forgiveness. Learn practical guidance on how to unplug the energy of your past so you can thrive today. Jade Sund is the owner of SunRae Enterprises; a coaching and consultation business designed to help women awaken their inner power. Jade is a nationally known speaker on the topics of self help and motivation and has helped hundreds of women learn to grow in their lives and gain personal fulfillment. In addition to her speaking skills, Jade is a Master ASK Trainer, Certified Energy Coach, International Speaker, Alaka’i and Practitioner of Ancient Hawaiian Huna, Reiki Master, and Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Jade is the originator of the highly successful Coach Point training program and introduces clients to the more than 60 ASK Energy Solutions that shift energy, attitude, focus and feelings. For more information on Jade Sund please visit her blog www.awakensister.com or website www.jadesund.com.
"Find a place to stand, and move the world." unknown. Have you taken a stand for what you believe in? Where do you hold back out of fear or complacency? There is real power in fighting for what you believe in. On this episode Tere Joyce will share her experiences on how activism changed her and her life. Tere Joyce has toured as a professional stand-up comedian for many years. In 2003 she was a top ten finalist on the first season of NBC's Last Comic Standing. Akin to the shows agenda,Tere hoped for the sitcom in the sky, but instead she found herself in a raid by the DEA at a medical marijuana dispensary. The experience awakened her to a new journey that shifted her goals. She began producing and performing in benefits for Cannabis related causes, which included raising money for those who were incriminated for maijuana related offenses.Twice a month, she has her own segment "Hollyweed" with Radical Russ Belville on The Daily NORML Audio Stash. Most recently, Tere Joyce produces and hosts her own radio show Hollywood Hemptress Hour on New Dissident Radio. (newdissidentradio.com) Hollywood Hemptress Hour explores the ever-changing culture of Marijuana in its pursuit of legalization. What is next for Tere? She intends to create her own one woman show titled "Freedom of Joyce". http://newdissidentradio.com/hollywood_hemptress_hour.html Hollywood Hemptress Hour http://www.facebook.com/tere.joyce#!/ http://twitter.com/@terejoyce http://stash.norml.org/
Did you know that your beliefs determine your rewards? On this episode of Map2self Val Sorter will share how shifting her mentality to one of abundance changed her life. Shortly after re-creating her views on money and what she deserved she was offered the opportunity to own her own business with financial backing! Val will tell tales of how her relationships, financial prospects, and career all changed the moment she changed her mind and opened to the possibilities she had never seen before. After leaving a 12-year corporate career as a Systems Engineer, Val Sorter lives her life as an expression of empowered feminine leadership. As an entrepreneur and consultant, Val now combines her corporate expertise with her commitment to conscious heart-centered living. She is an entrepreneur creating conscious companies that honor the individuals within the business, the business itself, as well as the planet. Val’s deepest passion lies in supporting women to move beyond limitations, judgments and out-dated expectations into a life that truly expresses the light, passion and contribution within every woman. Personally experiencing the pain of self-denial, self-sabotage and near breakdown, she found herself overweight, anxious and depressed. Val knew that there had to be a different way, something better. All of her seeking brought no answers, only more confusion, until she went on her inner journey of seeking. She awoke her soul to find herself starring at a world that she was not aware existed; where possibilities are endless, people are beautiful, and healing is effortless. For more info on Val and her business please go to www.sortitoutgarage.com or www.valsorter.com Map2Self is an interactive interview-based show aimed at facilitating a conversation amongst women about the necessity of living an authentic life.
Did you know that 95% of your decisions are determined by your unconscious? You're earliest programming dictates the choices you make and meanings you ascribe to events in your life. But it does not have to! Today's guest Sona Van Der Hoop will explain how we interpret facts based on our past, and limit ourselves from reaching our full potential. Sona will share stories, wisdom, and exercises aimed to help liberate you from your painful belief systems that are holding you back. And open you up to the abundance all around you. Sona has worked in the fields of personal growth, leadership and corporate training for over 15 years before dedicating herself to the same. Her background as a partner in a marketing communications company exposed her to a diverse, international client base and gave her great insights into business demands, behaviors and expectations. She is now a facilitator for Klemmer & Associates and has taught countless people to empower themselves to create the lives they most truly want. Sona believes there is no greater reward than watching the fire of the human spirit being rekindled after lying dormant for years. "Don't just experience life, allow life to experience you!" For more information about Sona, classes she teaches and Klemmer please go to www.klemmer.com Also, to get the discount on books Sona offered go to promo and type in radio. Map2Self is an interactive interview-based show aimed at facilitating a conversation amongst women about the necessity of living an authentic life. Join us at www.facebook.com/map2self
Are you addicted to email, multi-tasking, or your smart phone? Do you know how to unplug from life's distractions and annoyances? Join Map2Self's show with Marina Spence, author of Make Every Day a Friday! and former Wall Street consultant, as we talk about slowing down, tuning in, and being present--and succeeding with life to an even higher degree as a result. Marina's foundation for slowing down is meditation and mindfulness. She knows how to make these practices fresh and accessible, even if you think, "...but I can't sit still!" Marina says, "if you're alive you can slow down, and get all the goodies that mediation can bring--like increased health, awareness, and purpose." The show will be jam-packed with with practical tips, new techniques, and ancient wisdom. So even if your Type-A side wouldn't like it if you listened, join us to taste the power of slowing down. You'll actually get more done if you do. Marina Spence is an author, technology consultant, speaker, and teacher of meditation. Of these roles, she enjoys the latter the most. Her specialty is teaching beginners how to incorporate meditation into their busy & stressful lives, just has she has been taught by master meditators in Buddhist and Indian traditions. Marina has taught meditation in Manhattan, and Washington D.C., as well as at a Brooklyn shelter for battered women. After many years of working & living in New York City, Marina returned to the San Francisco Bay Area. For more info on Marina go to www.pinkedge.com Map2Self is an interactive interview-based show aimed at facilitating a conversation amongst women about the necessity of living an authentic life. On M2S women from diverse backgrounds share personal tales and expert wisdom about the power of honoring yourself and following your own path. The guests and topics aim to inspire, empower, and guide women on the journey to rediscover their Core Selves.
Ever unclear as to which way to go? Wish you could access your intuition to make better choices? Our guest today Hollis Polk says that everyone can hone their intuition, and develop their own psychic abilities. Join us and learn about how intuitive knowledge comes through, (hint: it's different for each of us!) and how you can increase your connection to your intuitive wisdom. Hollis Polk is a life & relationship coach. She is a Master Practitioner of neurolinguistics, a certified hypnotherapist, and has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Princeton and a Harvard MBA. She is also a host of an internet radio show, successful real estate broker and investor, and has owned and run several successful businesses. She teaches classes in intuition Development and has taught classes in hypnosis, hypnocoaching , and development of body/mind, heart and soul. She offers one-on-one personal and professional coaching. Her work combines practical life experience and research-based wisdom, with her own deeper knowing and gift of intuition. For more information about Hollis please go to www.888-4-hollis.com. To hear her weekly show tune into www.progressiveradionetwork.com/hollis-polk/
Ever look back and realize you settled on a relationship? So eager to be with someone that you neglected to determine if they really match you first? To break this cycle of committing to less than we deserve, and less than we need, we must first develop a loving relationship to Self. Through learning to Fall in Love with Ourselves we begin to transform self-doubt, experience our own worth, and gain understanding of our core needs so we never settle for "less than" again. Erin Graham is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in San Francisco. As a Relational Intimacy Specialist Erin, helps people develop healthy loving connections with themselves and others. Through mindfulness, inquiry, and self-acceptance she guides individuals and couples in actualizing the fulfilling relationships they deserve. To contact Erin, www.marinacounseling.com or 415-255-2538
Our guest Brooke Thomas doesn't live what you would call the "conventional life." On today's show she will share her theory on our need to "Live an Experimental Life." Her equation: The world needs more light. Fulfillment, light and joy come through living authentically. Authenticity comes from Self-awareness. And sometimes to Know Yourself, and your path, you have to try on a few hats. Join us to be inspired with tales and insights that liberate you from the "cookie-cutter" life and open you up to the beauty of carving your own way. Amongst many other things, Brooke Thomas is the founder of an online magazine called The 11 Project that aims to "redefine the good life" 11 questions at a time. Brooke's belief that we all need "light in all it's lovely forms" propelled her on this mission to seek out, and interview, inspiring people about how they broke out of numbing molds to bring their unique gifts to life. To learn more about Brooke, or to read The 11 Project go to www.11project.com Please also join us on Facebook at Map to Self to get inspired, connected, and to find out about amazing upcoming women's events!
The Yoga of Eating is about having a relationship with your mind and body while making food choices. It's about becoming aware of the choices we make every time we eat and how they impact our state of health. Finding the right balance is a living process. It begins with the ability to stay connected to where you are today and to choose what truly feeds you. Drema Lindie integrated her spiritual beliefs, yoga practice, and nutritional training in conceptualizing The Yoga of Eating. Her own historical struggles with food, and her vast experience with clients, also inform her understanding of the ways in which we disconnect, overindulge, or deny ourselves nourishment through food. Listen and learn how to increase your awareness, so you can begin to make choices that really honor your precious body. Drema Lindie is a Holistic Health Practitioner, board certified through AADP. In 1998 she completed her schooling in Nutrition and Holistic Health at The Academy of Natural Health Sciences (Woodbridge, NJ) and in 2009 graduated as a Digestive Health Specialist from the Loomis Institute of Enzyme Nutrition. Since 1997 Drema has been a certified yoga instructor with the Integral Yoga Institute, New York, N.Y. She is qualified as an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher® (E-RYT) with the national organization, Yoga Alliance® and has studied with many world-renowned master yoga teachers. Drema also practices a spiritual tradition called Aghor. For more information go to www.dremayoga.com
Today's show is about practical, research-based methods designed to help you lift your mood and overcome depression, anxiety, and stress. Kelly Larson is passionate about helping people find more joy, and inner calm through yoga and breathing exercises. She brings to this specialty not only extensive academic and experiential training, but her own experience of battling severe, life-threatening depression. Kelly is the director of the Center for the Study of Yoga and Health, owner of Breathe into Balance, and founder of the Power Yin Yoga tradition. A highly experienced transformational consultant, Yoga and meditation instructor, speaker, author, and scholar, she is regarded as one of the world’s top private Yoga instructors. She integrates Yoga teachings from many master teachers around the globe, and offers Yoga retreats, workshops, and private sessions internationally. Her Yoga certification was completed in India, where she returns to lead retreats. Kelly has taught Yoga and other transformational retreats, workshops, and classes nationally and internationally for the last 10 years. In the academic world, Kelly has studied transformation through receiving her MA in Integral Transformation from Prescott College, and is currently a PhD candidate in the field of Transformative Studies at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. She is also studying Sustainable Development at Harvard, as she bridges her passions of personal and ecological sustainability. For more information on Kelly go to www.kellylarson.org. To watch a free video on her methods go to www.breatheintobalance.com/Lift_Your_Mood_Videos_Request.html
Map2Self is an interactive interview-based show aimed at facilitating a conversation amongst women about the necessity of living an authentic life. Ever worry that you won't get through the tough times with the same joy, passion and love you once had? Our guests this week are a testament to Overcoming Adversity with grace and heart. Collectively, this 78 year old mother and her daughter have been through it all: spousal abuse, single parenthood, addiction, divorce... yet they remain passionate, faithful, and openhearted. Listen to these uplifting women share their life wisdom on finding beauty and ease in hardship. Our first guest Michelle Darne is a successful, inspiring woman. Her extensive business and media background includes everything from building business models, to brand consulting, to t.v. show hosting, to creating And Baby; the first Gay and Lesbian parenting magazine. But what is most evocative about Michelle is her strength and ability to find the positive in any situation. Michelle has faced some of the most stressful issues in life including addiction, divorce, losing her dream and starting-over again. Yet, she continually finds beauty in the process, and wisdom in her set backs. Michelle attributes a lot of her personal grace to our second guest today; her mother Vivian. Vivian Stinger is the most uplifting 78 year old woman I have ever met. She has survived spousal abuse, poverty, single-parenthood and moments few of us could imagine. Yet, her faith in life and her vivacity shine through. Vivian still faces challenges, yet, she consistently speaks about the blessings she has and what makes life worthwhile. You are sure to be inspired by this wise, courageous woman who continues to live passionately, and touch those around her.