On Finding Peace

I'm honored to have been interviewed by Jan Bowen. She writes: "Sometimes the only distinction to find peace in life is by working from the inside. Chris Shea is a mental health therapist known for his work with addiction and recovery, a coach, campus minister, author, and podcaster who has found peace — now. Listen in to hear Chris share his path through the curves." #innerpeace #findingpeace #struggletofindpeace #JanBowen #ChrisShea #lifecoach #lifesjourney #podcastinterview #empowerment --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-finding-peace/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/on-finding-peace/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overdoing - change your perspective Overdoing. Who doesn't feel that they're overdoing it at times. In this episode Missy and Chris share their solutions by guiding us to change perspective on our view of work itself. It may not be that we're doing too much, we may be perceiving what we're doing in an unhealthy way.  The listener challenge (25:30) asks us to weave our creativity and passion into our work, and to share with us your results.  Gifts!! Check out our patreon page to support our work and get yourself gifts and benefits. Missy's Page Chris' Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Illusions - We Create Our Thoughts Illusions are a part of our life. Many of our thoughts about ourselves and our future are actually illusions we tell ourselves. Missy and I share with you how we are the creators of our thoughts so we can create new thoughts if we don't like the one's we're telling ourselves. Therefore we are empowered! Of course there's a listener challenge at the 25:30 mark. We challenge you to go 1 week noticing when you judge anything or anyone, then say to yourself "just like me". Share with us how the challenge goes for you. Our Patreon Page Missy's Page Chris' Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tips on Relaxing On this episode Missy and Chris talk about relaxing. Many of us don't take the time to relax, yet we know how important relaxing is. But how can we fit relaxing into our hectic days? Missy and Chris share how they, as busy professionals, take the time for self-care and find even 5 minutes to relax and recharge. Listen for their tips.  There's a listener challenge found at the 24:34 mark, check it out and share with us how you completed the challenge.  Also, let Missy and Chris know of any topics you would like them to talk about.  Patreon Page Missy's Page Chris' Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expanding Your Awareness Expanding your awareness is Missy and Chris' topic for this episode. Often times our stress and anxiety are produced when we stop being aware of who we are and of our surroundings. In this episode Missy and Chris talk about how they have become more aware, guiding you to a similar awareness.  There's a listener challenge at the 27:00 minute mark asking you to share with us how you can keep your life as simple as possible.  Patreon Page Missy's Page Chris' Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having Fun With An Assassin Bug - LOL In this episode Chris and Missy, while talking about having fun in life, encounter an assassin bug! No one, not even the bug, were harmed, but the encounter helped to make the point that we need to find fun and happiness in everyday moments.  The listener challenge is found at the 28:30 mark with Chris asking us to share the craziest thing you do that makes you happy. Leave your comments on their social media pages or Patreon page.  Please support us on our Patreon Page Visit Missy's page Visit Chris' page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uniqueness of Self In this episode Chris and Missy celebrate our uniqueness, giving us tips on how to appreciate who we are so we can find our inner peace. They focus on finding our passion and in not comparing ourselves to others. As Missy states: "strive for excellence not perfection". Of course, there's a listener challenge, focused on sharing our passion at the 27:30 mark.  Please support us on our Patreon Page Visit Missy's page Visit Chris' page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experiencing Your Experience In this episode Chris & Missy talk about ways we can fully experience our experiences. How often do we miss the moment as we worry about the past or fear the future? In our current experience of quarantine, what are we feeling and experiencing in the present moment? What do we do with these feelings and experiences? We talk about all of this in the episode.  Of course, there's a LISTENER CHALLENGE! Check it out at about the 20:40 minute mark. We look forward to your responses here or on our websites. -Chris & Missy Missy's Page Chris' Page Patreon Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connection Through Service On this episode, Missy and I talk about "Connection Through Service". During this time of isolation and social distancing, what can we do to maintain a connection to others. We don't simply discuss ways to actually get in touch with people, rather, practical tips on connecting to others on a deeper level, leading us to happiness and inner peace. Of course there's a listener challenger found at the 15 minute mark. Use the #listenerchallenge and #onfindingpeace when you post how you are doing the challenge. -Chris Patreon Page Missy's Page Chris' Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coping with our anxiety In our latest podcast episode, Missy and I share with you our frustrations and anxieties over life at this time, while also explaining positive things you can do to lessen your anxiety. Of course, we have a LISTENER CHALLENGE found at 18:55 minutes and we would love to hear from you as you do your challenge. - Chris & Missy Patreon: http://bit.ly/patreonpeace Missy's website: https://missyordiway.com/ Chris' website: https://www.lifesjourneyblog.com #anxiety #copingwithanxiety #listenerchallenge #lifecoaching #mindfulness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trust and Surrender In this episode, Missy and I speak about trust and surrender, what it is and how we define it. We talk about trust and surrender in relation to self and control; how do we trust and surrender to self? In so doing we will find inner peace and happiness. There's also another listener challenge (25:42)! Let us know how the challenge works out for you. -Chris & Missy Patreon Page MIssy's Page Chris' Page #podcast #trust #surrender #trustself #listenerchallenge #lifecoaching  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet our NEW co-host In this episode we meet our co-host and give a challenge to the listeners. Our new co-host, Missy, is an author and life coach who shares the same passion as I for guiding us to change our perception to find peace. In this episode we discuss what "willingness" means to us and its importance in making life changes. In the the last few minutes of the episode (29:30) you'll hear our listener challenge. Do the challenge then share with us your experience. - Chris Patreon Page Missy's Page Chris' Page #podcast #willingness #listenerchallenge #lifecoach #missyordiway #chrisshea #mindfulness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I'm answering listener questions on addiction. We discuss what addiction is and the stigma surrounding those who suffer from addiction. I use recurring heart disease as an example of how we as a society treat people with addiction differently from those suffering medical disease. I share my ideas on how we can make changes in the treatment of people with addiction. Feel free to leave comments on this topic and/or ask more questions for me to address. -Chris Chris' website Patreon page (get stuff while supporting this podcast) #podcast #addiction #podcastonaddiction #stigma #heartdisease #lifecoaching #ChrisShea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I share our holiday message of peace. I talk about changing perspective on the holidays to discover the meaning of hope and love during this time of the year. This is not a rant against commercialism, it's a reflection on finding what is truly important to each of us in life. I share a brief story about St. Francis of Assisi and his response to the question of gathering material goods. We may not live in extreme poverty as he did, but his message rings true today.  As a free gift to all of our listeners, check out my booklet "A Spiritual Journey of Christmas". From all of us at Lifesjourney, we wish you a peace-filled holiday season! - Chris  #holidaymessage #messageofpeace #peace #holidays #Christmas #mindfulness #declutter #simplelife  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coping with family stress during the holidays can seem like a given. In this episode I talk about understanding stress, especially during the holidays. I share why I feel stress is increased during the holidays and offer techniques to make the stress manageable and doable. This is the first episode of the revamped podcast, and in the beginning of the episode I talk about the changes and ask for your input. Please check out my Patreon page where you can get benefits and merchandise for being a sponsor of this podcast! I look forward to your input as to how you cope with family stress this time of the year. Check out my website for ways to get in touch with me.  -Chris #copingwithfamilystress #stress #peace #holidays #familystress #lifecoaching #lifesjourney  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Missy and Chris are tackling the concept of verbal processing. Communication is key to any healthy relationship, but how each person processes verbal communication affects the overall value of the communication. Is the difference gender related? Can we even ask that question today?  The hosts ponder the origins of verbal processing back to cave people and wonder if how we internally process verbal communication hasn't evolved too much over the millennia. Is there a right or wrong way to process? Is it a learned behavior from childhood?  The "answers" from the hosts aren't conclusive, but they agree that for communication to take place, each person needs to understand and respect the process of the other. What are your thoughts? If you like this content, please consider buying the hosts a cup of coffee. Please click "like" and share this podcast on your social media. Missy's Website Chris' Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Chris and Missy talk about flexibility in life. How best can we daily be flexible and why even try? The simple answer: flexibility offers inner peace and less stress.  When we "go with the flow" instead of fighting against the current we reduce our stress since we are no longer striving to control that which we can't control in the first place. Flexibility has everything to do with letting go of control and getting out of our own way.  If you like this content please press like and share with your friends! Please consider buying the creators a Cup of Coffee to enable more content. Missy's website Chris' website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Missy and Chris explore the power of words, and how we can use them to change our lives for the better. Words are incredibly powerful. They can shape our perception of the world and ourselves, and influence the way we interact with others. Our self-talk – the things we say to ourselves inside our own heads – is particularly important, as it can have a big impact on how we feel about ourselves and our lives. Fortunately, we have the power to choose our self-talk. We can choose to focus on the positive or the negative. We can choose to believe in ourselves or to doubt ourselves. It’s up to us.  If you enjoy this content like and share it with your friends. Please consider buying our creators a Cup of Coffee. Missy's Website Chris' Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Missy and Chris are talking about staying grounded. Many of us feel overwhelmed by life and aren't sure what to do to again find our inner peace. We talk about ways that we maintain our peace when life is just too busy and chaotic. Missy shares her wisdom about "staying in my own lane" and Chris shares his approach of "not caring". Listen to find out what Chris means by that! The bottom line, the hosts agree that we need to learn to control what we can control while avoiding what we can't control.  If you like this content please like and share it with friends. Also, consider buying the hosts a cup of coffee by clicking here. Missy's Website Chris' Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being emotionally available is not easy for everyone. In this episode, Missy and Chris talk about what it means to be emotionally available and why some of us struggle with this.  Emotions are our guidance system in life, yet the unknown of the future causes us anxiety, in turn causing us to close off emotionally. Missy and Chris talk about the emotional walls we put up, recognizing that walls both keep things out and keep things in. It's our responsibility, or "my response" to either wall off or share our emotions.  Missy reminds us that emotions are "energy in motion", challenging us to reflect on how we can change our behaviors, in action, to effect a healthy emotional response to life. There is no right or wrong when it comes to emotions, but Missy and Chris share a bit about themselves in the hope that you can learn from them and so create your own inner peace.  If you enjoy this content please share it with your friends and consider buying the creators a cup of coffee here (plus get extras and merch). Missy's website Chris' website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices