Soul Talks with Proffit & Paul

Can grief be a stepping stone? A launching pad? Something we feel, experience, and then possibly celebrate, helping us move on to greater heights?  Alison and Paul talk about this difficult subject and attempt to frame it in the context of the fact that we will all experience the emotion of grief. The question they seek to answer is, can the inevitable feeling that will no doubt carry pain with it be something to celebrate?

Connection involves so much. It's ubiquitous, undeniable in importance, and can be the source of incredible happiness and fulfillment. The absence of connection can be in the best cases painful and in the worst catastrophic.  When it comes down to it, connection is often the basis of our business.  Join Alison and Paul as they explore what connection means to them on a personal professional and spiritual level.

In this episode, Alison and Paul are joined by Dennis Schick, Realtor® and Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Alliance Northern Colorado. Dennis began as a Realtor® and built enough success to become part owner of RE/MAX Alliance and other companies like Alliance Insurance and Home Mortgage Alliance. During the past decade plus, Dennis and his team have been smothered in awards and accolades from the real estate industry and beyond.  However, as Dennis relates, his success comes from the relationships he has built and continues to build. These relationships are the keystone to his success, and all of it comes from one things, his strong faith in God and his dedication to living that faith.

In this conversation on how the soul lights the way through life, relationships and business, Paul Wozniak and Alison Proffit delve into the Paul's recovery journey.  Paul hasn't had a drink of alcohol since 2009. That has been very good for his life. However, other substances, some that have since been legalized, became in Paul's estimation, a hindrance in Paul's soulful development, and have undoubtedly exacerbated mental health issues like depression.  Staying on brand, this episode features authenticity and vulnerability, as the discussion of the meaning of sobriety surfaces.

*Episode Note - This episode discusses the topic of sexual assault. If you need help concerning this subject, please call the RAINN at 800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org  In this episode of Soul Talks with Proffit and Paul, we get super vulnerable and talk about how the soul can light the way through difficult and traumatic life experiences.    Alison bravely shares her story of recently surviving a sexual assault trauma, motivated by the fact that the criminal justice system decided that there wasn't enough evidence for the case to move forward. Not to be defeated or disempowered, Alison approached Paul about using the platform of this podcast to shine a light on a dark situation.  By talking about this topic we hope to generate more conversations, awareness, and education on this widespread problem. It feels serendipitous that this episode is being released on Easter Sunday because it is a day that celebrates resurrection. This word comes from the Latin word resurgere, meaning "rise again."  Alison demonstrates a mix of empathy, compassion, and inspiration in this conversation. Learn how she found a path to empowerment and decided to rise up to do something good and meaningful in light of a traumatic experience. We discuss how faith, connection with others, and deciding to openly share her story since many others feel like they are unable to. Sharing has been an incredibly important part of the healing journey for Alison- which is certainly still in its early stages.    Though there was no Soul Secret of the Week - we hope that you walk away feeling inspired about your own Resurrection journey. Be curious, what is something that you might be ready to Rise Up from?  Don't miss this great episode. Share it out there- it might just help someone else in their own healing journey.   *Episode Note - This episode discusses the topic of sexual assault. If you need help concerning this subject, please call the RAINN at 800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org Want to connect with Alison or Paul? Contact us at podcast@getsoulfulsuccess.com

*Episode Note - This episode discusses the topic of suicide. If you need help concerning this subject, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or visit https://findahelpline.com/ * On this episode of Soul Talks with Proffit and Paul, we talk about Connection. Amanda Dolin of Ignite Your Beacon Coaching is our guest. She is a Mental Health Advocate and Coach helping women connect with themselves.  Amanda shares her heartfelt and authentic story of the moment that changed her life, and how connection with others brought her from her darkest depths to a space in her life where she is using her experience to enrich the lives of her clients and community.  Alison Proffit shares her Soul Secret of the Week and also coaches Amanda live on the spot.  Don't miss this great episode. You might hear echoes of your own situation in Amanda's story and in Paul and Alison's reactions.  *Episode Note - This episode discusses the topic of suicide. If you need help concerning this subject, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or visit https://findahelpline.com/ *

We release full episodes every other Sunday. On the off weeks, in order to provide you with helpful tips, we break down the Soul Secret of the Week.  The Soul Secret of the Week is a piece of actionable, applicable coaching from Alison Proffit of Proffit Coach.   This week, Alison and Paul explore the idea of paying attention. What synchronicities are occurring right in front of our eyes that, if we noticed them, would be a doorway to opportunity, change or growth? Things are aligning for our greater good, but we often must be hyper-aware to realize and act on it!

Continuing the theme from Episode 1 What brings you the sense of being home? Is it a location? A person or group of people? A smell? A sound? A view? Or is it a combination of things? On this episode, the first official episode, Alison Proffit and Paul Wozniak delve into what creates home and a sense of place. Episode highlights Soul Secret of the Week - At the beginning of the episode, Alison shares a tip that can help you cope with just about anything that comes your way. It's not a magic bullet or the answer to all problems, but it is a GREAT way to start Soul Talk's Spotlight- Paul shares his perspective of HOME Soul Shine Coaching segment- Witnessing someone else being coached around a topic, can be inspiring and may unlock in some new perspectives for you too. This week, many of us have had coaching or epiphany moments with actionable steps we can take to improve our lives...but what happens when we are in the moment? How do we remember the important and valuable processes and steps we can take to deal with the situations life throws at us when the going gets rough? Alison helps us remember to recall and bring to bear the wisdom we've gained and develop those into usable skills to apply when the stressors rear their ugly heads.     Would you like to be coached live in the Soul Shine Coaching segment? Fill out this form to apply- https://forms.gle/K1ayMTVm6BypyBe77

Soul Secret of the Week At the beginning of the episode, Alison shares a tip that can help you cope with just about anything that comes your way. It's not a magic bullet or the answer to all problems, but it is a GREAT way to start.   As we unveiled the Soul Secret of the Week in the first episode, both Alison Proffit and Paul Wozniak thought it was important to begin at the beginning.   For Alison, breathing consciously as a way to stay present and deal with challenges is something she makes sure her clients practice because it is essential to overcoming stress and challenges.   Paul is a full time Realtor® and a part time yoga teacher. Yoga teaches him that breathing is the keystone to everything. One of his favorite forms of yoga is vinyasa flow, which often links breath to movement—one movement on the inhale, another on the exhale. As a Realtor®, stressors come constantly, so to deal with it, Paul relies on conscious mindful breathing.   Enjoy this Soul Secret of the Week in our Soul Talk Short, and let us know if and how this tip, or breathing mindfully in general, affects you and your life!

What brings you the sense of being home? Is it a location? A person or group of people? A smell? A sound? A view? Or is it a combination of things? On this episode, the first official episode, Alison Proffit and Paul Wozniak delve into what creates home and a sense of place.  Episode highlights Soul Secret of the Week - At the beginning of the episode, Alison shares a tip that can help you cope with just about anything that comes your way. It's not a magic bullet or the answer to all problems, but it is a GREAT way to start Soul Talk's Spotlight- Alison shares her perspective of HOME Soul Shine Coaching segment- Witnessing someone else being coached around a topic, can be inspiring and may unlock in some new perspectives for you too. This week, Alison coaches Paul live on the show.  Would you like to be coached live in the Soul Shine Coaching segment? Fill out this form to apply- https://forms.gle/K1ayMTVm6BypyBe77

Join this conversation to learn more about Soul Talks with Proffit & Paul and how it fits into the Soulful Entrepreneur Summit community. In this intro interview, Amanda Mundo chats with the Soul Talk hosts Alison Proffit & Paul Wozniak to find out more about the show, its origins, and what you can expect from this powerful podcast! The first episode drops on Sunday, March 13, 2022! Subscribe to the channel and change your settings to be notified of new episodes.