Charis Your Life with Charis Santillie

I’m back: after death⚱️ divorce💔 and dragons🐉… apparently my growth needed fire🔥

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0800

After a year and a half away, I’m back — and my life looks completely different.

In this episode, I share the major transitions that collided all at once:

• my dad’s passing and navigating the many “firsts” that followed

• leaving my marriage

• moving back to the Pacific Northwest

• and the wild timing of creating my “Fearless Transitions” talk right before walking through some of the biggest transitions of my own life

I also talk about one of the biggest realizations from this past year and a half — that I didn’t simply end a chapter…

I closed the book on the last 30 years of my life.

This comeback episode sets the stage for what’s ahead this season. I’ll be sharing more of the stories, lessons, surprising moments, and insights that came from this time — including conversations I recorded with my dad — but today’s episode is about opening the door and letting you into where I am now.

I reflect on:

• the grief and the unexpected magic woven into this past year

• how surrender reshaped me

• why I’m calling this next era Midlife Magic

• and what’s shifting in how and when I’ll release episodes

If you’re also moving through your own transitions, big or small, I hope this episode meets you right where you are.

Subscribe to get new episodes as they land — I’m not following a strict schedule.

And yes, I’m still coaching and will have limited openings in the new year.

Here’s to Midlife Magic.

And to whatever fire is shaping your next chapter.

Charis Chats with Tim Brand – Many Hands

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Charis chats with Tim Brand, founder and CEO of Many Hands, a nonprofit impacting lives across three countries. Tim shares his journey from the nonprofit world to dedicating his life to philanthropy, driven by a big vision. The essential elements of living congruently, making impactful choices, and the emotional journey of writing his book, 'Standing on the Shoulders.' This inspiring conversation covers the broad scope of Many Hands’ work, the importance of generosity, and the legacy Tim's father left behind. You will gain insights on living a purpose-driven life and contributing meaningfully to the world.

(00:00) Introduction

(01:04) Tim Brand's Background and Many Hands

(01:56) Transition from For-Profit to Non-Profit

(05:26) The Vision and Challenges of Many Hands

(06:42) Personal Stories and Inspirations

(10:46) The Importance of Values and Alignment

(30:10) Achievements and Impact of Many Hands

(32:57) Agricultural and Educational Initiatives

(33:18) Empowering the Marginalized

(33:49) Public School Programs in the Bahamas

(34:34) Inviting People on the Impact Journey

(36:00) Reflecting on a Father's Legacy

(36:22) The Inspiration Behind the Book

(48:04) Lessons on Generosity and Legacy

(56:54) Final Reflections and Call to Action

Resources:

Tim's Book (available on paperback, Audible, Kindle, and hardcover): https://amzn.to/3xDWhSD
Tim's Websites:

www.mh4h.org

www.mh4a.org

www.manyhandsthrift.org

www.manyhandsimpact.com

Tim's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-brand-73bb867/
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Charis Chats with Bill Protzmann – Musimorphic

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Charis chats with Bill Protzmann, founder of Musimorphic, to explore music's profound impact on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Bill shares his personal journey from a challenging past of suicidal thoughts to becoming a beacon of hope through music therapy. They discuss how music can be a powerful tool for self-care, recovery, and personal development. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in how music can transform lives and provide inner peace.

(00:00) Introduction: Charis Santillie's Journey

(00:58) Meet Bill Protzmann: The Power of Music for Self-Care

(02:07) The Art of Coaching with Music

(13:14) The Role of Silence in Music Therapy

(18:02) Bill Protzmann's Musical Journey

(22:43) The Impact of AI on Human Connection

(33:39) The Power of Music in Human Connection

(34:09) Sharing Musical Experiences

(35:33) The Therapeutic Value of Music

(38:43) Seeking Support and Therapy

(40:47) Music as a Tool for Personal Growth

(43:59) The Quest for Positive Change

(52:32) Overcoming Personal Struggles with Music

(59:02) Final Thoughts and Inspirations

Resources:

Bill Protzmann’s Musimorphic Quest Program: https://quest.musimorphic.com or go to https://musimorphic.com/musimorphic-quest-remembering-how-to-be-human/ (I love this page!)
Bill’s Musimorphic Website: https://www.musimorphic.com
Bill’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billprotzmann/ (Bill offers free 50-minute alignment sessions to anyone who's a first-level connection to him on LinkedIn. Send him a DM there if you’re interested.)
Bill’s Facebook and Instagram: @Musimorphic
Bill’s LinkTree (includes all social and recorded music links): https://linktr.ee/Musimorphic
Bill’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fg36DMzTRrcEpI3NgpQhQ
Bill’s YourTango: https://www.yourtango.com/experts/bill-protzmann
Bill’s eBook “Staying Sober For Thirty Days”: https://musimorphic.com/musimorphic-sobriety/
Bill’s eBook “How To Implement Desire”: https://musimorphic.com/musimorphic-level-up/
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Charis Chats with Katie Ann Powell – Music and Money

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0800

I'm excited to share our latest episode of Charis Chats, where I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly talented Katie Ann Powell, a professional harpist who has played for over 20 years in 7 different countries. She’s also a financial counselor…money and music…quite a combo, right?!

She is truly one of a kind. From hearing about her magical beginnings with the harp at a VERY young age to her transformative experience with financial literacy, I know you’ll find Katie Ann’s energy absolutely infectious.

I invite you to listen to this heartwarming and motivational episode. Whether you're a music enthusiast, someone seeking financial empowerment, or simply in need of some inspiration, this episode has something for everyone.

(0:00) Introduction

(0:49) Introduction of guest Katie Ann Powell

(2:07) Katie Ann's podcast and career

(3:13) Katie Ann's journey with the harp

(10:00) Transition to financial counseling

(14:05) The breakthrough moment with budgeting

(20:13) The psychology of money and behavior

(22:47) The impact of money personalities on relationships

(29:24) Budgeting and life priorities

(39:56) Tips for managing finances and relationships

(57:08) Closing words from Charis Santillie

Resources:

Katie Ann’s Full Confidence Ahead Podcast: https://katieannpowell.podbean.com/
Katie Ann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harpist_katie_ann/
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Mobile Phone Hack to Take Your Time Back

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0800

I recently stumbled upon this mind-blowing phone hack in a podcast, and it's been an absolute game-changer for me. You know how our phones have this sneaky way of sucking us in, making us spend way more time on them than we'd like? Well, this hack is like the ultimate secret weapon against that.

Picture this: You're scrolling through your phone, checking emails, browsing social media, doing all the usual stuff, right? But then, you make one simple tweak— and suddenly the allure of the screen loses its grip on you.

It's like magic! Since I started using this hack, I've found myself way more present in the moment, less glued to my phone, and just overall more in control of my time.

Resources:

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Charis Chats with Ral West – Livin’ the Dream

Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Meet Ral West, a seasoned entrepreneur whose story of resilience, innovation, and unwavering determination spans four decades.

Starting in Alaska's vibrant tourism industry, Ral and her husband built and sold a thriving business to Alaska Airlines. Along the way, they overcame market shifts and financial hurdles, emerging stronger and more determined than ever.

Join me as Ral shares her exciting journey. Her story is sure to inspire you to navigate challenges and find success on your own terms.

(0:00) Introduction

(0:49) Guest introduction: Ral West, the entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience

(6:18) Ral's childhood experiences and entrepreneurial journey

(10:22) Overcoming business challenges and taking risks in business

(16:19) The journey of growing the business and making tough decisions

(20:04) Embedding the company culture into the team and systems

(24:58) The process and aftermath of selling the business

(30:30) Operating multiple cruise ships and dealing with challenges during COVID-19

(33:39) The importance of staying active and vibrant post-retirement

(40:16) Coaching and consulting in the current business landscape

(48:00) Embracing change regardless of age and the power of a positive mindset

(49:54) Closing words from Charis Santillie

Resources:

Ral West Livin' the Dream website: https://www.ralwest.com/
Get Ral's Free pdf "Six Essential Secrets to Business Success" here: https://www.ralwest.com/secrets
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Follow Ral on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ral-west-livin-the-dream/
Ral's upcoming course: "Overcome Overwhelm: Create a Smooth Running Business with Less Stress"
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Interrogating Reality — The Art of Perspective

Mon, 06 May 2024 02:00:00 -0800

A client recently shared that I am “skilled at interrogating reality.”

Here’s the thing: Our understanding of reality isn't singular or absolute—it's shaped by our unique perspectives and experiences.

The truth usually lies in the gray areas, and often even exists in a paradox.

Every interaction, challenge, or mundane moment is an opportunity to test your own lens and filtering system. Curiosity and openness to alternative perspectives gives you access to more peace of mind and a vibrant life.

Join me in interrogating reality.

What you’ll learn:

How individual perceptions influence each of our interpretations of the world around us
Why I challenge black-and-white thinking
How expanding your mental horizons and welcoming diverse viewpoints will enrich your experience

Resources:

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Stop Judging Your Turns – Reframe and Reroute

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Just like navigating while driving a car, sometimes we make a wrong turn and feel like we missed an opportunity. But what if we approached these moments with the same non-judgmental mindset as our navigation apps?

There are no wrong turns in life, only reroutes. Every decision and outcome, planned or not, is part of your own adventure. Think about a time when something didn't go as planned—maybe a business opportunity fell through or a relationship ended. Looking back, you'll realize that new paths eventually appeared, leading to growth and fulfillment.

Let's challenge ourselves to welcome these reroutes without judgment. Instead of scolding ourselves for missed turns, let's focus on forward motion. Every reroute is full of possibilities if we embrace the unexpected.

What you’ll learn:

Discover how to bounce back from setbacks and challenges with grace and determination
Learn to see every detour as a chance to explore new paths and possibilities
Appreciate the beauty of life's unpredictability and find fulfillment in the stops along the way

Resources:

Get my FREE Life Transition Toolkit: https://www.charisyourlife.com/toolkit
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Charis Chats with Nancy May – Eldercare Success

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0800

I know many of you are facing the challenges of getting the best support for your aging loved ones.

Ensuring that our family members are well cared for often requires more than just love and patience—it really requires preparedness and understanding, especially in areas like long-term care planning and managing finances.

Join me as Nancy sheds light on critical aspects such as navigating care facility negotiations and the importance of clear leadership in decision-making. Nancy May brings a wealth of knowledge and support to family members managing the complexities of eldercare.

(0:00) Introduction

(2:49) Personal Experiences and Challenges in Caregiving

(6:11) Understanding the Realities and Costs of Care Facilities

(15:38) The Importance of Leadership and Organization in Managing Care

(19:43) Managing a Team of Caregivers: Difficulties and Effective Strategies

(24:39) Emotional Differences and Challenges in the Business of Caregiving

(28:06) The Role of Financial Advisors and Doctors in Elder Care

(34:17) Nancy's One-on-one Consulting and Book Overview

(36:55) Nancy's Podcast "Eldercare Success" and the Role of Technology in Elder Care

(41:03) Creating Positive Experiences for Elderly Parents and Support Options

(46:38) Dealing with the Emotional Charge and Anxiety of Elderly Care

(47:33) Closing Remarks

What You'll Learn:

The importance of preparedness
Quality of care facilities
Navigating family dynamics and decision-making
Practical aspects of caregiving
Emotional challenges and support networks

Resources:

Nancy May's Podcast: Eldercare Success https://eldercaresuccess.live/
Nancy's Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies: Step-by-Step Before, During, After! https://amzn.to/4awZ1zy (Amazon affiliate link)
Nancy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremanity10/
Nancy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EldercareSuccess
Nancy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CareManity
Nancy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareManity
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Inward Bound - Charting a Course by Your Inner Magnet

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Imagine a compass in your hand. This is the compass of your life.

Now, ask yourself, where is the magnet that orients this compass? Is it deep within you, or is it somewhere outside of you?

Are you seeking direction and validation from external sources? Do you find yourself chasing moving targets, whether it's approval from others, career success, or social media recognition?

Join me as we uncover the secrets to finding your true north and living a more purposeful and authentic life.

What you'll learn:

The pitfalls of relying solely on external validation for direction
How to cultivate a stronger connection with your values and passions
Techniques to listen to your inner voice amidst the noise of daily life
The transformative power of trusting yourself and your inner guidance

Resources:

Get my FREE training: The First Step to Better Balance in Your Life https://www.charisyourlife.com/freetraining
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Circle of Limitation – Lessons from an Ant

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Have you ever seen an ant trapped by a circle drawn on a piece of paper? Many of our own barriers are like that. Think about your constraints—are they real or self-imposed?

Consider this: What if they're just like the marker lines, not limits? Challenge your boundaries. Take that step beyond.

Join me as we embrace the courage to challenge the status quo and take that first step outside the supposed circle. By doing so, we open ourselves up to a world of endless opportunities and growth.

What you’ll learn:

The concept of invisible barriers and their impact on our lives
Recognizing self-imposed limitations versus actual constraints
Challenging perceived boundaries and expanding your comfort zone
The power of shifting perspectives and redefining your limitations

Resources:

Get my FREE training: The First Step to Better Balance in Your Life https://www.charisyourlife.com/freetraining
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Charis Chats with Rick Hale – Stop Settling

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Meet Rick Hale, a modern Renaissance man with a diverse array of talents including entrepreneurship, writing, music, and art, alongside his passions for boating and fishing.

Rick's dedication to building businesses and inspiring others shines through his work. He's a driving force behind a Keller Williams real estate group boasting 1500 agents who achieved remarkable success, selling over 10,000 homes and exceeding $3 billion in volume last year.

Dig into Rick's insights as he shares his life and business experiences in his book, "Stop Settling – Finding Clear Directions for a Regret-Free Life." His philosophy revolves around purposefully impacting lives, aiming for lasting change and helping others find true north in all aspects of life.

In this episode, we explore the concept of "stop settling" with Rick, discussing the significance of embracing change and pursuing growth rather than settling for mediocrity. Join us as we uncover valuable insights to inspire your own journey toward fulfillment and purpose.

(0:00) Introduction

(10:00) Discussion about Rick's book "Stop Settling" and the concept of leaving a legacy

(20:00) Balancing personal passions, building a successful business, and redefining success

(30:00) The concept of a 5-year future self workshop and the importance of experiences over material possessions

(40:00) Coping with aging parents, navigating identity, and embracing space in life

(50:00) Reflecting on life's eulogy, reconnecting with personal philosophies, and key takeaways from Rick's book

(57:20) Rick Hale's parting advice and mantra for success

(58:05) Wrapping Up the Podcast Episode

Resources:

Rick Hale’s Website: www.rickhale.com
Rick Hale's book "Stop Settling": https://amzn.to/3TDX5xH (Amazon affiliate link)
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Wabi Sabi Wisdom

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Are you ready to be flawsome? In this episode, I explored the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi, which celebrates imperfection and the beauty found in the ordinary and aged. The concept of Kintsugi, where broken objects are repaired with gold, exemplifies the Wabi Sabi philosophy by highlighting flaws rather than hiding them.

Join me in embracing Wabi Sabi and adopting a "flawsome" attitude, embracing their imperfections while recognizing their inherent awesomeness.

Resources:

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The Opposite of Control is Trust

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0800

What do you truly have control over? What are the key elements of trust? How do you nurture inner peace?

Join me in choosing trust over control this week. Let's listen to that inner voice, loosen our grip, and discover the magic of life's moments.

What you’ll learn:

Why trust is the opposite of control
The subtle shifts that lead to greater resilience
Practical strategies for embracing trust in your daily life

Resources:

Get my FREE training: The First Step to Better Balance in Your Life https://www.charisyourlife.com/freetraining
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Celebrating 100 Episodes as a Constellation of Conversations

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Welcome to a monumental milestone – Episode 100 of our podcast! 🎉 Can you believe it? We've shared laughter, tears, and countless moments of inspiration together on this journey, and I'm deeply grateful for each and every one of you who has been a part of it.

In honor of this milestone, I want to share a concept by Scott Boddie that has deeply resonated with me: "Don't just connect the dots, draw constellations." Together, we've explored new ideas, shared stories, and found inspiration in unexpected places. Let's continue to create our own constellations of meaning and connection as we navigate life's journey.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible adventure. Here's to the next hundred episodes and the stars we'll discover together!

Resources:

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The Power of “I” vs “You”

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:15:00 -0800

In this episode, Charis Santillie discusses the shift from impersonal “you” to personal “I” language in conversations, exploring its universal framing and benefits. She also shares useful techniques to encourage this change and enhance authenticity in daily life.

(0:00) Introduction

(1:40) The transition from impersonal to personal language

(3:27) The universal framing of experiences

(5:06) Techniques to shift from "you" to "I" in conversations

(7:05) The benefits of authenticity in daily life

(8:20) Closing remarks and invitation to listeners

(9:04) Connecting with Charis Santillie on social media

Resources:

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The Reality Algorithm

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Charis Santillie explores the world of online and offline algorithms, and the brain’s Reticular Activating System (RAS). She emphasizes the importance of brain training and focus, discusses the Wheel of Fear and Wheel of Freedom, and provides tips to retrain your RAS to curate your reality.

What you’ll learn:

How your attention shapes your reality
How the brain’s Reticular Activating System (RAS) adapts to our shifting interests, influencing what you notice in your surroundings
How to focus on what truly matters for your most fulfilling life

Resources:

Get my FREE training: The First Step to Better Balance in Your Life https://www.charisyourlife.com/freetraining
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Charis Chats with Wendy Harrop – Say Yes to Yourself

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Wendy Harrop curates opportunities for women to say YES to themselves through workshops, retreats, and farm stays at her historic B&B on a small flower farm in rural MA and on culinary trips to France. She is also the host of the “say YES to yourself!” podcast.

In this episode, Charis Chats with Wendy about her transition from a wedding planner to a bed and breakfast host. They discuss the importance of space in personal growth, Wendy's love for France, her journey to self-permission, and the power of saying 'yes' to yourself. They also delve into Wendy's daily routine, love, relationships, overcoming doubts, and the art of detaching from outcomes.

What You'll Learn:

Hear Wendy's journey of self-permission and personal growth
Discover strategies for fostering healthy relationships amidst life's challenges
Explore the importance of detaching from outcomes and embracing life's uncertainties
Gain practical advice on how to say YES to yourself

Resources:

- Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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Wendy Harrop’s Website: https://phineaswrighthouse.com
Wendy’s Upcoming France Trips: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/experiences
Wendy's Podcast "say YES to yourself!": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-yes-to-yourself/id1597346416
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Charis Chats with Felicia Bender, Ph.D. — 2024 Numerology Update

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Felicia Bender. Ph.D. - The Practical Numerologist is devoted to helping people uncover their life's purpose - and so much more - with Numerology.

She is the author of Redesign Your Life: Using Numerology To Create The Wildly Optimal You, Master Numbers 11, 22, 33: The Ultimate Guide & The Ultimate Guide To Practical Numerology: Mapping Your Path & Purpose.

Felicia is featured in many media outlets, including Refinery 29, Women’s Health, elephant journal and more.

In this episode, Charis Chats with Felicia about the energy of 2024 from the perspective of numerology. They also explore what personal years are inside numerology.

Resources:

Felicia Bender’s Monthly Numerology Forecast: https://feliciabender.com/monthly-forecast/
Felicia’s website: https://feliciabender.com/
Felicia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePracticalNumerologist
Felicia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feliciabender/
Felicia on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FeliciaBender
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Charis Chats with Sarah Parise – Simple Self-Care for Busy Moms

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:54:00 -0800

Charis Chats with Sarah Parise about her wellness journey and her 12-week program for moms. They discuss the power of community in fitness, the role of self-care and meal prep in daily routines. Sarah shares her 7-day reset program and other resources for lifestyle transformation.

Sarah Parise is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, business owner, but most importantly, a mother. Driven by her passion to help other moms take better care of themselves, she's created a business centered around self-care and prioritizing themselves for just 2% of the day.

Resources:

Sarah's Freebie: Discover How Busy Moms Prioritize Their Own Wellness: https://pages.sarahparise.com/guide-1
Sarah's 7 Day Wellness Reset: https://pages.sarahparise.com/wellness-reset
Sarah Parise's website: https://www.greatdaysbysarah.com/
Sarah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/timeoutformoms
Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatdaysbysarah/
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[from the archives] 12 Life Lessons from a Plant Re-Potting Mishap

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0800

I don’t have a super green thumb when it comes to gardening and plants, yet I have managed to learn the specific water and sun needs for the indoor plants we have so that I’ve been able to keep them alive. There's one specific plant that has received some extra love and attention from me lately and today I realized that the experience I've had with this plant over the last few months is a great metaphor for some of the experiences we have in life.

What You’ll Learn:

- What happened when I re-potted our Monstera plants that led me to feelings of guilt and shame

- 12 life lessons I found from my experience

- How we can compare ourselves to growing plants

months is a great metaphor for some of the experiences we have in life.

Resources:

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[from the archives] Perfectly Imperfect

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0800

[from the archives] From Overwhelmed to Empowered

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:30:00 -0800

I've found that usually, it's not just one specific thing that causes us to feel overwhelmed. It's often all the zillion little things that have added up, and that we've convinced ourselves that we really have to do. So today, I'm going to share with you some useful tips to move from overwhelmed to empowered.

What You’ll Learn:

What PQ Reps are and how they can help you soothe yourself from the inside out
How to practice focusing on one tiny piece of the project or task at hand
Why switching your focus to a completely different activity is so powerful
The six core questions and how they can help you get clarity and escape overwhelm

If you know someone who feels overwhelmed and who can find these tips useful, please share this episode with them. And if you are looking for an easy way to start uncovering the little daily culprits of your overwhelm, so you can feel lighter and more empowered in your life, check out my 6-minute free training at https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

Resources:

‘Whole Brain Living’ by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. https://amzn.to/3Nm8JYU
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Book Brief – The Gap and The Gain

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on the book "The Gap and The Gain" by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. I explore the nuances of measuring success, exploring the shift from chasing external validations to finding internal satisfaction. Drawing parallels with coaching principles and Fearless Living®, I share insights into the impact of acknowledging our growth and reframing expectations.

I also delve into the book's emphasis on measuring backward (the GAIN) versus forward (the GAP) and encourage you to redefine success as being an inside job that’s connected to your emotions.

What You’ll Learn:

- How measuring against a future ideal or comparing yourself with others creates a sense of being in the GAP.

- How the GAIN is about measuring backward, acknowledging past achievements, and turning every experience into a lesson

- Why acknowledging your progress and giving yourself credit for even the smallest steps is crucial for fostering a positive mindset

- How I connect the book’s concepts with principles of Fearless Living

Resources:

Get my FREE training: The First Step to Better Balance in Your Life https://www.charisyourlife.com/freetraining
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Charis Chats with Lisa Smith – Easy Healthy Habits

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Lisa Smith is the Founder and Owner of Integrative Wellness Center, a Functional Medicine Nutrition Practice in Indiana, PA and host of the Pretty Well Podcast.

Lisa helps people transform their health and lives by providing them with holistic personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance so they can finally get well and have boundless energy...for GOOD. She’s a wife and mom of two awesome big kids and two sweet yellow Labradors.

As we step into 2024, this episode serves as an inspiring (and easy) guide on how to prioritize well-being, offering insights into Lisa's holistic approach to self-care.

What You’ll Learn:

- How Lisa's family history, especially her grandfather's influence, sparked her passion for preventing disease and led her on the path to holistic healthcare

- Lisa's journey from the pursuit of medical school to finding her true calling in functional medicine nutrition

- Understand Lisa's approach to holistic health, emphasizing personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance to achieve lasting well-being

- Join in Lisa's excitement as she introduces a new furry family member, Phoebe, and learn how joy and companionship enrich her life

You’ll also hear us chat about three products I love, that I learned about from Lisa’s podcast, and have incorporated into my morning coffee and smoothie. Plus Lisa shares her habit tracker to help kick off the new year!

Resources:

Watch the Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/Zg4uo4pOR4g
Lisa Smith's Pretty Well Podcast for weekly awesome life transformation tips:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-well-exhaustion-irritable-bowel-syndrome-inflammation/id1633253409 ;
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kEI2lO0wFWKL3MrtHA745?si=16a5e800e5664ce3
Lisa's podcast episode with her Habit Tracker: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-well-exhaustion-irritable-bowel-syndrome-inflammation/id1633253409?i=1000639219560
Power Beets powder: https://amzn.to/4855Oiu (affiliate link)
Daily Detox powder: https://amzn.to/3GLk0Bo (affiliate link)
Countertop container I use to hold both powders: https://amzn.to/3GQuyPu (affiliate link)
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Transition Your Life from 2023 to 2024

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0800

As we are about to welcome the new year, I invite you to break away from the typical goal-setting rituals. In this episode, I introduce a unique masterclass available at www.charisyourlife.com/masterclass2024, where I’ll guide you through reflective exercises that go beyond conventional planning. This masterclass is an opportunity to gain clarity on your past, present, and future. It literally was initially given to clients inside of one of my programs, and I decided to share it with you!

This is a condensed 40-minute session with me, where I will lead you through essential exercises to transition your life from one year to the next. Discover your 2024 area of focus, word of the year, and intention statement, paving the way for a transformative and intentional year ahead.

What You’ll Learn:

- A fresh approach to year-end reflection and goal setting that goes beyond the conventional

- Details about my free masterclass and how it differs from typical planning sessions

- The significance of focusing on one area, one word, and one intention statement for your coming year

- How this masterclass simplifies the goal-setting process, making it more effective than traditional resolutions

- Practical steps, including downloadable worksheets, for easy engagement with the masterclass

Resources:

- Get instant access to my FREE Masterclass "Transition Your Life from 2023 to 2024" at https://www.charisyourlife.com/masterclass2024

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Capture their Memories

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0800

As we approach the year-end holidays, I recently had a heartwarming experience interviewing my father using a card deck of questions curated for capturing someone’s life story. This deck, categorized into early-life, mid-life, and later-life questions, provided a simple yet profound framework for meaningful conversations. The joy of rediscovering familiar tales and uncovering new stories turned this into a timeless keepsake.

What You’ll Learn:

- The significance of capturing and preserving the life stories of loved ones

- Practical details on how the questions are categorized and how you can adapt them to create a meaningful conversation flow

- What card deck I used and where you can get it or one like it

Join me in exploring the power of family storytelling, and consider incorporating this activity into your holiday gatherings. Tune in to learn more about this experience and start creating cherished memories with your loved ones.

Resources:

- Here’s the card deck I used: https://tales.com/

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The Disco Ball of Life

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0800

As we approach the holidays, it's crucial to acknowledge the diverse perspectives that shape our experiences. There’s a fabulous metaphor about a disco ball I learned about from Jessa Reed on the Patreon. This serves as a reflective (pun-intended 😉) reminder of the uniqueness of our individual lenses and the beauty that emerges when these perspectives intersect.

What You’ll Learn:

- Acknowledgment of the pressures that often accompany the final month of the year

- A metaphor that serves to explain moments of miscommunication and lack of understanding in everyday life…how each mirror on a disco ball represents an individual's perspective

- How to embrace the uniqueness of your perspective and the perspectives of those around you

Resources:

- Get my FREE training: The First Step to Better Balance in Your Life https://www.charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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Charis Chats with Matt DiFrancesco - High Lift Your Life

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Matt DiFrancesco is a Financial Technician and a Certified Exit Planner™ (CExP™) who is dedicated to aligning families and businesses to create multi-generational wealth, specifically in the collision industry. He is also the host of the impactful podcast “Your Business, Your Life.” Matt is married with 4 sons.

Listen in as Matt and I explore the intersection of personal development and professional success as we unravel the strategies Matt uses to integrate growth into his business and life.

What You’ll Learn:

- The pivotal role of beliefs in shaping our mindset and the importance of rewriting limiting beliefs for success

- The impact of values and emotions on decision-making and the process of reframing to trigger positive emotions

- The significance of personal mission statements in guiding internal transformations and fostering a sense of purpose

- Real-life examples of language nuances and contradictions that reveal underlying mindset patterns

- How external guidance, such as coaching, plays a crucial role in navigating the complexities of mindset rewiring

Resources:

- Matt DiFrancesco's Website: www.highliftfinancial.com

- Matt's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/difranFC

- Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/highlighliftfinancial/

- Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high_lift_financial/

- Charis' 2-part interview on Matt's Podcast: Your Business, Your Life Episodes 79 & 80 "Transform Your Life and Business Through Self-Awareness and Mental Fitness with Charis Santillie"

Part 1 on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/79-transform-your-life-and-business-through-self/id1587750001?i=1000628730473;
Part 1 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CUhKEl7jnzY?si=k0tiwEY9NurABC2f
Part 2 on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/80-transform-your-life-and-business-through-self/id1587750001?i=1000631124675;
Part 2 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilCWDciXAko

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Your Response to Compliments Reveals Your Inner Beliefs

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Let’s talk about the difficulty you may face in accepting compliments. As we explore the various ways you deflect or dismiss compliments, I invite you to become aware of the subtle behaviors and understand the deeper beliefs it reveals about your own self-worth. Compliments are gifts that, when received graciously, contribute to personal growth. I emphasize the importance of learning to simply say "thank you" without deflecting or downplaying compliments so that they can become a positive force in your life.

What You'll Learn:

- The common and subtle ways compliments are dismissed and what it reveals about self-perception

- How awareness of these behaviors can provide surprising insights into deeply held beliefs about self-worth

- The impact on your relationships when you gracefully accept compliments

- Practical tips for responding to compliments with gratitude and authenticity

I break down the common ways we deflect praise and offer insights into why it matters. Let's learn to receive compliments with grace.

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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Humor in the Hard Stuff…even in Hospice

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Today, I reflect on the 10th anniversary of my Mom’s passing. Sharing intimate memories from her final month, where I was able to find humor in the hard stuff — I was even able to find humor in hospice.

There’s tremendous healing power in finding laughter in the midst of grief and the unique ways my Mom, even in her final moments, infused humor into challenging situations.

What You’ll Learn:

- The significance of marking anniversaries, even those tinged with sadness

- The power of finding humor in challenging situations, particularly during times of loss

- Intimate and touching stories from my Mom’s time in hospice, showcasing unique and humorous moments

- The role of laughter in healing and remembering loved ones

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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Charis Chats with JD Messinger - Part 2

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0800

JD Messinger is 1 of 37 Distinguished Graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1981; a nuclear submarine officer; former CEO of Ernst & Young Consulting, TV and CNN radio show producer and host. He is a 5-time award-winning #1 Amazon best-selling author of 11 Days in May and is currently the CEO of The Messinger Institute.

In this episode, I welcome back JD for the second part of our insightful conversation series. We go deeper into his experiences, focusing on his book ‘11 Days in May.’ I highlight key moments from his book, showcasing his courage in sharing deeply personal experiences and beliefs.

What You’ll Learn:

- Insights from JD's book ‘11 Days in May’ and the impact of his authenticity on others

- The challenges JD faced as a highly regarded corporate executive in sharing his deeply personal experiences

- Practical techniques to enhance mindfulness, even in the midst of challenging situations

- The difference between mindfulness and being present and their significance in personal evolution

- Insights into the scientific foundations of intuition, exploring the energy spectrum and how our brains process intuitive information

- How to trust your intuition and decipher the signals your body and heart provide, guiding you toward authentic choices and a fulfilling life

- Understand the internal struggle between the conscious mind and the subconscious and how this conflict manifests in everyday life

Resources:

- You can also watch the video of this interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ncVWrWGwElE

- Episode #79 Charis Chats with JD Messinger Part 1 - Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/1f84ac; or watch it here: https://youtu.be/m9IXCimzHW0

- The Messinger Institute's website: https://www.themessingerinstitute.com/

- The Messinger Institute's Harmony Retreat in September 2024: https://www.themessingerinstitute.com/HarmonyRetreat

- Book '11 Days in May' by JD Messinger: https://amzn.to/46jEAE2 (affiliate link)

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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Hacking Your Path through the Jungle of Change

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Remember the 80s movie, “Romancing the Stone” with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner?

Today I’m sharing how a scene from that film provides a vivid metaphor for the process of change. I explore the challenge of breaking away from patterned thoughts and behaviors, likening it to Michael Douglas's character, Jack, when he was hacking through a jungle in a storm with his machete. Understanding this visual can offer perspective and compassion when you’re struggling with change.

What You'll Learn:

- The significance of neural pathways and their role in shaping our behaviors.

- Why breaking away from familiar patterns can feel as challenging as carving a path with a machete through a dense jungle.

- How intuition plays a vital role in navigating change.

- The importance of compassion for yourself and others when facing the difficulties of transformation.

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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Getting Ready to be Ready

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I reflect on a powerful insight inspired by Esther and Abraham Hicks, who often say, "Get ready to be ready to be ready to be ready." Sometimes, you’re not immediately ready to address certain issues and have uncomfortable conversations, and that's perfectly fine. There’s value in considering your own readiness when it comes to timing, self-trust, and giving yourself permission to prepare.

What You’ll Learn:

- The significance of the phrase "Get ready to be ready to be ready to be ready"

- The value of acknowledging when you're not ready to address certain situations

- Balancing your need to express yourself and considering potential reactions

- How to give yourself permission to take the time you need to be ready, yet not using that as an excuse to not speak up and get your needs met

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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The Most Important Person in Your Life

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Here’s a transformative concept: Contrary to what culture tells you, the most important person in your life should be YOU. I explore the liberating impact of putting yourself first, debunking misconceptions around selfishness. Let’s look at how your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, have a ripple effect impacting your relationships and the world around you.

What You’ll Learn:

- Why considering yourself the most important person in your life is not selfish, but essential

- Learn how self-importance leads to stability, contentment, and genuine lasting fulfillment that transcends fleeting happiness

- The impact of paying attention to your thoughts, emotions, and physical well-being on your authenticity

- How authenticity and self-importance are interconnected and together form a solid foundation for more genuine connections with others

What would be possible if you prioritized yourself? What impact would it have on your well-being and relationships? What if you put yourself first and learn the art of balancing self-focus with genuine care for others? 🌱✨

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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Charis Chats with JD Messinger - Part 1

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0800

JD is 1 of 37 Distinguished Graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1981; a nuclear submarine officer, former CEO of Ernst & Young Consulting, TV and CNN radio show producer and host. He is a 5-time award-winning #1 Amazon best-selling author of 11 Days in May and is currently the CEO of The Messinger Institute.

In this introductory episode of my series with JD, we explore the parallels in our lives, including his twice-broken neck and my father’s broken neck, the pursuit of external success, and the realization that true happiness was eluding us. JD shares his incredible story of resilience and transformation, from his days as a nuclear submarine officer to becoming a CEO and ultimately, his life-altering experiences of breaking his neck not once, but twice.

What You’ll Learn:

- JD's miraculous recovery story after breaking his neck two times

- Gain insights from JD's spiritual journey, including his transformative experience with his son, Grant

- Explore diverse gifts such as intuition, empathic abilities, insights, creativity, and innovation

- Discover the importance of removing Faulty, Limited, or Outdated Programs (“FLOPS”) to enhance personal growth

- Discover the impact of labels and boxes in shaping identity and learn how to break free from limiting beliefs

- Reflect on the importance of inner change for creating lasting life transformations

JD Messinger and I embark on a powerful conversation about life's synchronicities, challenges, and the hero's journey. Discover the power of belief, energy, and the call to adventure that shapes our lives. 🌟✨

You can also watch the video of this interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/m9IXCimzHW0

Resources:

- The Messinger Institute's website: https://www.themessingerinstitute.com/

- The Messinger Institute's Harmony Retreat in September 2024: https://www.themessingerinstitute.com/HarmonyRetreat

- Book '11 Days in May' by JD Messinger: https://amzn.to/46jEAE2 (affiliate link)

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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My Magical 6-Month Question

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0800

When I’m really stuck on making a decision, I have a "magical six-month question" that really gets to the core of what I truly want. I ask myself if I only had 6 more months to live, what decision would I have no regret about making, and what decision would I regret making?

This question, seemingly simple yet incredibly powerful, reveals your true desires, often hidden beneath layers of fear. Once you identify those desires, you have the opportunity to find the courage to face your fears and make choices aligned with your deepest wishes.

What You’ll Learn:

- Understand the transformative potential of my "magical six-month question"

- Recognize the common fear that hinders decision-making and learn to overcome it, paving the way for new choices

- Explore the profound impact of aligning decisions with genuine desires, leading to transformative life changes

- Embrace the idea of living a life that brings more joy, free from regrets

Join me as we embark on a journey of self-discovery through the lens of my "magical six-month question." Unravel the layers of uncertainty and fear, and choose to find the courage to make decisions that align with your truest self. 🌟✨

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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Flow for It™

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I introduce you to the unique and deeply personal mantra that has transformed my approach to life: Flow for it™

"Flow for it" is my personal adaptation of the common phrase, "Go for it." I explain how this motto has helped me become open to new perspectives, allowing me to embrace the natural flow of life and find more inner peace. I invite you to consider integrating "Flow for it" into your own life, providing a fresh lens through which to navigate your journey.

What You’ll Learn:

- Discover my motto "Flow for it" and its origin

- Understand the distinction between "Go for it" and "Flow for it" in terms of mindset and approach

- Explore the concept of being present and embracing the flow of life

- Consider how adopting the motto "Flow for it" can lead to more peace of mind and a calmer life

Take a moment to reflect on how this new approach could positively impact your life and how this simple shift could lead to more inner peace. 🧘‍♂️🌿

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Be the CEO of Your Life...Chief Emotional Officer™

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0800

The day I’m recording this episode is my late mother's 74th birthday. During the recording, you’ll hear me decide, right as I’m talking to you, that I want to change my language around her passing and choose to shift the narrative from "losing" her to saying she “moved on.” Words have tremendous power, and you’ll hear me practice what I teach as I decide to reframe something that didn’t feel supportive to me.

You’ll also hear me explore the emotional challenges that business owners face when they exit their businesses, and the significance of each of us embracing (sooner than later) a CEO role in our lives…the role of the Chief Emotional Officer.™

What You’ll Learn:

- The profound impact of reframing our words to reshape our emotional experiences positively

- Insights into the emotional struggles that business owners commonly encounter as they exit their business, including the misconception of retirement as a seamless transition

- The concept of adopting the role of Chief Emotional Officer in our lives and the central role of emotions in achieving balance and fulfillment

- How a coach can serve as a supportive guide through the emotional landscape, facilitating transformative growth

Discover the intrinsic connection between our feelings, desires, actions, and decisions, as I highlight the pivotal role emotions play in our lives.

Resources:

- Go here to see the fun photo I describe during the episode, of my Mom laughing, surrounded by bags and boxes of Pasta Mama’s pasta (she was Pasta Mama!) This photo captures how much she loved that business. https://www.charisyourlife.com/blog/be-the-ceo-of-your-life-chief-emotional-officer

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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A Beautiful Lesson from a Guitar

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0800

I recently discovered beautiful and inspirational messages by artist Morgan Harper Nichols. Morgan recently posted a thought-provoking message on Instagram about her acoustic guitar. She compared the music created by an acoustic guitar to life's beauty emerging from darkness, and I also learned something about guitars that I didn’t know before! Her unique perspective highlights the idea that even in challenging times, there's a hidden source of beauty and creativity waiting to emerge.

What You’ll Learn:

- Discover the inspiring artist, Morgan Harper Nichols

- Explore Morgan's analogy of music emerging from the darkness behind an acoustic guitar's strings

- Reflect on the concept that beauty and creativity can arise from life's challenges

- Find a link in the show notes to Morgan's Instagram page to join me in following her and enjoying her inspiring artwork and messages

Learn from Morgan and see how her analogy of music behind an acoustic guitar's strings can help you appreciate the hidden beauty in your own life. 🎶🌑

Resources:

- Morgan Harper Nichols on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/

And the specific post by her that inspired this episode: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwsxnTCJCWu/?img_index=1

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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10 Fun Facts About Me

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I'm excited to share 10 random and fun facts about myself as I celebrate my 48th birthday. From growing up in Washington State to my entrepreneurial journey and love for Broadway shows, this episode provides a unique insight into my life. I'll also touch on topics like intuition, wildlife photography, and the joy of listening to birds.

What You'll Learn:

- Get to know me on a personal level through 10 intriguing and fun facts.

- Learn about my childhood hobbies and favorite school subjects.

- Hear about my adventurous life experiences, including skydiving and traveling across the world.

- Find out how I connect with nature through wildlife photography and birdwatching.

This episode offers fun glimpses into all aspects of my life journey so far. 🌟📷

Resources:

- Podcast Ep. 065: Think of Your Age as Levels – https://pod.fo/e/18af96

- Podcast Ep. 010: Life Lessons from My Time as a Dancer – https://pod.fo/e/133a6a

- Podcast Ep. 020: Life Lessons from Drawing and Painting (for non-artists too) – https://pod.fo/e/1426e4

- Podcast Ep. 015: Leap of Faith: I went Skydiving 1 Year after Hot Air Balloon Accident – https://pod.fo/e/13b56b

- Podcast Ep. 016: My Birthday Story – https://pod.fo/e/13d11f

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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The Doorways to Choosing your Own Adventure

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Instead of making decisions based on what “makes sense,” I invite you to tap into your other senses to help you live the life you secretly crave. Often, we rely solely on our analytical minds to make choices, but doing so usually limits our understanding of the opportunities that truly align with our desires.

In this episode, we consider a hallway of doors, as I encourage you to embrace your senses, trust your gut feelings, and acknowledge your intuition in decision-making. There is so much power available to us when we listen to our other senses and not just our minds.

What You’ll Learn:

- Understand the concept of using multiple senses, intuition, and gut feelings to make choices.

- Discover the value of embracing decisions that don't always make sense on paper.

- Explore the idea of a "choose your own adventure" life where various doorways are available for exploration.

- How science has recently proven that we have a sixth sense

Uncover the secrets to more mindful and intuitive decision-making. Join me as we navigate a hallway of doors, embracing choices that resonate with our senses and open up new, exciting pathways. 🚪✨

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Pulling the Weeds from Your Life

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I draw inspiration from more gardening metaphors — this time, they are specifically connected to weeding and cleaning up our outdoor potted succulent garden.

As I removed dead leaves, uprooted weeds, and trimmed spent flower stalks, simple lessons emerged around decluttering our lives, addressing intrusive elements of our lives, and embracing the cyclical nature of our own growth.

What You'll Learn:

- Discover the meaningful insights that some more (yep! I just can’t stop finding these!) gardening metaphors can offer for personal growth and addressing life's challenges

- Understand the significance of decluttering while embracing our natural phases

- Learn valuable lessons about addressing the “weeds” of our lives and the deliberate, gradual effort required to remove them

- Gain insights into the importance of slowing down, listening to your intuition, and embracing life's ebb and flow

- Discover the value of coaching in navigating life's complexities and applying these lessons effectively

Explore the wisdom of the garden as I share insights from tending to outdoor potted plants.

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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How to Adjust after Life-Changing Events

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I'm excited to share some insights that surfaced during the recent monthly call inside my Busy to Balanced™ program. One of my members had asked for guidance with finding balance after a life-changing event. A beautiful metaphor spontaneously emerged, and I'm eager to share it with you.

This episode highlights the importance of nurturing ourselves during times of significant change, drawing a comparison to transplanting plants and offering valuable tips for embracing new life circumstances.

What You’ll Learn:

- Discover a powerful metaphor of transplanting plants and how it relates to navigating significant life changes

- Understand the need for extra care and self-nurturing when facing life-altering events

- Learn practical strategies to find your way in any new “environment,” just like a transplanted plant

- Gain insights into exploring core values during periods of transformation

- Get a glimpse into the interactive and supportive environment of my Busy to Balanced program's monthly calls

- Explore a limited-time special offer to join the program and experience transformative coaching firsthand here: https://charisyourlife.com/video

Looking to find balance and peace during life's shakeups? Join me as I unveil the plant-inspired metaphor that sheds light on nurturing ourselves through change. 🌱✨

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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Reflections on My 30 Year High School Reunion

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I take you on a journey through the nostalgic experience of attending my 30-year high school reunion in Richland, Washington. I also share poignant details of my senior year back in 1993 and how my community’s connection to the Hanford site, a significant piece of history tied to the ending of World War II, influenced our senior class gift back to the school...

As President of my senior class, I led a project to raise $21,000 for a massive 3,200 sq. ft. mural to be painted and affixed to the exterior wall of our gymnasium to commemorate the “Day's Pay” B-17 airplane.

Listen in to hear a touching story of unity by 51,000 Hanford site workers during World War II as they gave up a day’s pay in order to donate a B-17 to the war effort. The mural, painted by artist Pablo Soto, unveiled the legacy of the “Day's Pay” and served as a symbol of both our community’s and school's history.

Transitioning to the reunion, I recount the emotional rollercoaster of reconnecting with classmates after three decades. From reminiscing about my 10-year and 20-year reunions to the newfound authenticity and camaraderie felt this time around, each reunion has marked a checkpoint in our lives. I explore the deep connections that bind us to our childhood classmates and the growth we've experienced over the years.

What You’ll Learn:

- The historical significance of the Hanford site and its connection to my high school

- Creating a commemorative mural honoring the “Day's Pay” and its symbolism

- The emotional journey of attending a 30-year high school reunion

- Embracing vulnerability, authenticity, and gratitude from reconnecting with childhood friends

- Another legacy moment that happened just this year in connection with the “Day’s Pay” and the local police department’s uniforms

Join me as we dive into a whirlwind of emotions, laughs, and life lessons from a reunion that's about way more than just reminiscing. It's all about the connections that bind us and the legacy we leave behind.

Resources:

- To see some pics of me in high school, the “Day's Pay” mural, and my 30 year high school reunion, go here: https://www.charisyourlife.com/blog/reflections-on-my-30-year-high-school-reunion

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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Charis Chats with Dr. Eben Alexander and Karen Newell – Living in a Mindful Universe

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I am joined by the co-authors of “Living in a Mindful Universe,” neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander and Karen Newell.

You may recognize Dr. Alexander as a prior guest on this podcast when he shared in detail about his remarkable NDE (near-death experience) that he wrote about in his New York Times #1 bestseller “Proof of Heaven.”

Dr. Alexander was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in Boston. In 2008, he experienced a transcendental Near-Death Experience (NDE) during a week-long coma from an inexplicable brain infection that completely transformed his worldview. A pioneering scientist and modern thought leader in the emerging science that acknowledges the primacy of consciousness in the universe.

Karen Newell is an author and specialist in personal development with a diverse body of work that rests upon the foundation of heart-centered consciousness. As an innovator in the emerging field of brainwave entrainment audio meditation, Karen empowers others in their journeys of self-discovery by demonstrating how to connect to inner guidance, achieve inspiration, improve wellness, and develop intuition. She is co-founder of Sacred Acoustics.

What You’ll Learn:

- Understanding of the relationship between science and spirituality and how they are intersecting more than you may have realized

- Dr. Eben Alexander's near-death experience and his transformational insights on life, death, and consciousness

- Karen Newell's personal development story and her experiences with brainwave and audio meditation

- The benefits and science behind using binaural beats to enhance meditation and induce deeper states of relaxation

- The concept of daily life reviews and how they can help uncover important life lessons and enable personal transformation

- Exploration of the fascinating scientific research into reincarnation, the evolution of consciousness, and the ultimate purpose of life

So join us, open your mind, and let's wander together into the depths of consciousness, life, death, and everything in between.

You can also watch the video of this interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7n7mJR5qugM

Resources:

- Book "Living in a Mindful Universe" by Dr. Eben Alexander and Karen Newell: https://amzn.to/3KfAiVf (available via Kindle, Audiobook, or Hardcover) (affiliate link)

- Prior Episode #061 Charis Chats with Neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander – Proof of Heaven: Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/18370f or watch it here: https://youtu.be/CHTmDGBn0xA

- Sacred Acoustics website: https://www.sacredacoustics.com/?ref=zWHl2v5h-Od_u (affiliate link) And use this Coupon Code for 10% off: CHARIS

- Dr. Eben Alexander’s website: http://ebenalexander.com/

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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Time to Cut Some Cords

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I dig into the powerful concept of cutting energetic cords. Drawing from a recent personal experience with a guided meditation by Gabby Bernstein, I share insights into what cord cutting entails and how it can positively impact our lives. Energetic cords represent connections we have with people, situations, or even past versions of ourselves. By visualizing the cutting of these cords, we can free ourselves from negative influences and gain a sense of liberation.

What You’ll Learn:

- The concept of energetic cords and their effect on our well-being.

- How cutting these cords can release us from emotional burdens and transform our lives

- How to embrace the power of visualization as a tool for letting go of negative attachments and making space for personal freedom

- Experience a guided meditation with to help you cut some cords

Join me on this transformative journey of cord cutting and explore the profound impact it can have on your life. Together, we can cut the emotional tethers that hold us back so that we feel more empowered and free to live the lives we really want..

Resources:

- Cord-cutting meditation episode #117 of the Dear Gabby Podcast, "10-Minute Guided Meditation That Will Transform All Your Relationships!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-gabby/id1561694805?i=1000598993042

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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Charis Chats with Tarla Makaeff – Hypnotherapy

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Tarla Makaeff, the Copy Queen and Beverly Hills Hypnotist, is a bestselling author, digital course creator, online business and life coach, and certified hypnotherapist, who helps creative, heart-centered women start their own purpose-filled business online and scale their brand with copy that converts, while increasing their self-love.

In this episode, Tarla chats with Charis specifically about all aspects of hypnotherapy.

What You’ll Learn:

- Tarla's personal healing journey and her mission to help others heal and create the life they desire

- The role of hypnotherapy in addressing unconscious blocks and traumas that hinder personal growth

- Clarification of common misconceptions about hypnosis, debunking ideas of mind control, and stage hypnosis

- Understanding hypnotherapy as a natural, relaxed state of focused awareness, similar to daydreaming or reading

- Differentiating guided meditation from hypnotherapy, highlighting the induction process and regression techniques used in hypnosis sessions

You can also watch the video of this interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/D1LGQxK-9-0

Resources:

- Get Tarla's Free Pure Self Love Audio Hypnosis Recording and other free gifts here: https://tarlamakaeff.com/pages/free-gifts

- Visit Tarla's websites: www.TarlaMakaeff.com and www.TheBeverlyHillsHypnotist.com

- Connect with Tarla on Instagram/Facebook: @TheTarlaMakaeff

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life’s Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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3 Life Lessons from Hollywood's Art of Sound Making

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I stumbled upon a fascinating YouTube video about Warner Bros. Foley artists, the masterminds behind sound art in filmmaking. These artists create the sounds we hear in movies and TV shows, bringing visual experiences to life through cleverly fabricated sounds. By delving into their work, I uncovered three valuable life lessons.

What You’ll Learn:

- The 3 life lessons I learned from the art of sound making

- What exactly a Foley artist does inside a sound studio

- My exploration of finding life lessons in everyday occurrences

- The impact our individual perception can have on our experiences

- How Foley art relates to the importance of emotional awareness and effective communication

By drawing parallels between Foley art and life, I aim to provide you with thought-provoking insights and a fresh perspective on personal development. Join me in exploring how these intriguing examples can be incorporated into life lessons for your own journey.

Resources:

- “The Magic of Making Sound” on the YouTube channel ‘Great Big Story’ (Video about Warner Bros. Foley artists creating “natural” sounds for TV and movies): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO3N_PRIgX0

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life’s Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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Think of Your Age as Levels

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I talk about the immense pressure we put on ourselves based on our age, plus the expectations society imposes on us. Many of us have regrets, guilt, and self-criticism connected with our age.

However, there's a fresh perspective that can liberate us. I was recently introduced to the concept of considering age as levels rather than ‘years old.’ Drawing inspiration from video games, I cover how we can choose our experiences and progress to higher levels in life. This reframe can help shed the heavy weight associated with age and allow us to embrace a more empowering and enjoyable journey.

What You’ll Learn:

- The impact of societal expectations and personal judgments tied to age

- Embracing the idea of age as levels for a more empowering mindset around aging

- The analogy of life as a video game

- Overcoming patterned, negative thoughts about aging through a playful and lighthearted approach

We’ve heard the phrase “age is just a number;” what if you now view it as an opportunity to level up and embrace new experiences, like we would in a game?

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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How to Literally Shake It Off

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, we delve into the concept of how to "shake it off,” both literally and metaphorically. Shaking is a natural way for animals to process adrenaline and cortisol during fight or flight states, and it can be applied to help us move emotions through our bodies.

We discuss how fear can get trapped within us, leading to long-term tension and anxiety. By incorporating intentional shaking and movement, we can give our nervous system a cue to shift our internal energy. This practice can support your overall well-being and help you transition from stressful moments to a calmer state.

What You’ll Learn:

- The importance of acknowledging and processing emotions in our bodies

- How shaking and intentional movement can help release emotions and tension

- The benefits of incorporating regular physical movement into our sedentary lifestyles

- Practical tips for shaking it off

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (And Stop Sacrificing Your Sanity, Personal Space, or Social Life) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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Charis Chats with Adriana Keefe – Human Design

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Adriana Keefe is an award-winning real estate dropout turned Human Design Coach and Motivational Speaker. After her own "quarter-life crisis", she is now teaching high-achieving women how to create harmony in life and business without sacrificing their goals. Adriana is a 4/6 Manifesting Generator, wife, and mother to 3 children, lover of wine and "New Girl", and host of “The No BS Human Design Podcast.” She strives to coach through an entire mind, body, soul experience and teaches through 1:1 coaching, her Human Design for Business course, workshops, and speaking at events.

Join us as we dive into the nuances of the five core types of Human Design, and learn how understanding your design can help you unlock your authentic self. Adriana and I share our insights on trusting intuition and managing busy thoughts, as well as practical tips for navigating the often overwhelming world of Human Design.

Whether you're a high achiever seeking balance or simply curious about the world of Human Design, this conversation is sure to inspire and ignite your journey toward self-discovery.

What You’ll Learn:

- Adriana Keefe's journey from real estate to human design coaching and motivational speaking

- The five core types of Human Design (Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, Reflectors, and Manifestors) and some of their nuances

- The complexities and intricacies of Human Design, a framework combining spiritual, numerological, and archetypal elements

- Some of the fun details of my own Human Design chart, including what it means to have the “Genius to Freak Channel” (ha!)

- The importance of trusting intuition and managing busy thoughts

- Practical tips for navigating the often overwhelming world of Human Design

You can also watch the video of this interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/x8UI1i2UKqg

Resources:

- Get your Free Human Design Chart here: https://adrianakeefe.com/getyourchart

- Listen to Adriana's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-no-bs-human-design-podcast/id1596313016

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Focus on the Process instead of the Outcome

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0800

I was listening to a podcast recently by Alex Sanfilippo, where he discussed the concept of focusing on the process rather than the outcome. I've learned over the years that it really is best to detach as much as possible from outcomes because expectations can lead to disappointments as well as prevent us from recognizing even better opportunities.

Alex’s particular real-life example resonated with me, and I appreciated how it really illustrated the concept well. I wanted to share it with you because while you likely have heard about the idea of detaching from outcomes, you may still be wondering how to actually put that into practice in your life.

What You’ll Learn:

- A simple and effective real-life example to showcase the importance of focusing on consistency and the process instead of fixating on outcomes

- How detaching from specific results can lead to greater fulfillment and open doors to unexpected opportunities

- Practical strategies to shift your focus to what you actually can control

- The art of embracing the journey, transcending expectations, and finding beauty in uncertainty

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Charis Chats with Neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander – Proof of Heaven

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Eben Alexander, MD, was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in Boston. In 2008, he experienced a transcendental Near-Death Experience (NDE) during a week-long coma from an inexplicable brain infection that completely transformed his worldview. A pioneering scientist and modern thought leader in the emerging science that acknowledges the primacy of consciousness in the universe, he is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller "Proof of Heaven," "The Map of Heaven," and "Living in a Mindful Universe."

Join our conversation as we delve into his astonishing near-death experience, which not only changed his entire perspective on life but also provided the foundation for his books.

From the medical case report that supports his miraculous recovery to the profound impact his story has had on others, you won't want to miss this remarkable discussion.

By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with a newfound appreciation for the spiritual realm and its potential for inner peace and healing. By exploring the power of meditation, prayer, and self-discovery, we can break free from the ego and realize our true identity as spiritual beings in a spiritual universe. Don't miss this chance to expand your mind and embrace a world of love, kindness, compassion, mercy, and acceptance.

What You’ll Learn:

- Dr. Eben Alexander’s near-death experience and transformational journey

- How the gap between science, spirituality, and consciousness is being bridged

- The power of prayer in the spiritual realm and the affect it had on Dr. Alexander during his coma

- Techniques to access past life memories and how understanding our souls and minds helps us to come into healing and wholeness

- How the use of Sacred Acoustics tones can help alleviate stress and anxiety, improve sleep and focus, and connect with our higher selves

- The importance of understanding that we are spiritual beings in a spiritual universe and how there is scientific data to support that

You can also watch the video of this interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/CHTmDGBn0xA

Resources:

- New York Times #1 bestseller "Proof of Heaven" by Dr. Eben Alexander: https://amzn.to/3Kr0oVk (affiliate link)

- Reduce stress & anxiety for a more fulfilling life. Sacred Acoustics website: https://www.sacredacoustics.com/?ref=zWHl2v5h-Od_u (affiliate link)

And use this Coupon Code for 10% off: CHARIS

- Book "Proof of Heaven" by Dr. Eben Alexander: https://amzn.to/43OYLYm (available via Kindle, Audiobook, or Hardcover) (affiliate link)

- Dr. Eben Alexander’s website: http://ebenalexander.com/

Global organizations and scientific groups that aim to bridge the gap between science, spirituality, and consciousness:

- Bigelow Institute: https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/

- Scientific and Medical Network: https://scientificandmedical.net/

- Galileo Commission: https://www.galileocommission.org/

- Shared Crossing Project: https://www.sharedcrossing.com/

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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Personal Storms

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0800

I was recently reminded of an experience during a guided meditation I did a few years ago that brought about some insightful messages about navigating life’s storms. Listen in as I describe the impactful moments from the meditation, such as standing next to a calm cow amidst tornadoes surrounding us, as well as a moment when I found peace in the eye of the storm.

I also touch on the importance of discerning between our fear-based self and our calmer, wiser self when receiving messages and guidance.

This episode encourages you to pay attention to any thoughts, feelings, or images that arise and trust the wisdom within you so that you can find peace and clarity amidst the chaos of life.

What You’ll Learn:

- The details of the visuals, thoughts, and feelings that came up for me during a memorable guided meditation a few years ago

- How to discern between messages coming from your fear-based self and your calmer, wiser self

- Two concepts connected without letting yourself get swept up in the chaos of life’s storms

- How to navigate life's challenges by tapping into your inner compass and intuition

You can’t settle the storm; your power exists in the ability to settle yourself.

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

How Breathwork Transmuted a Memory that was Holding Me Back

Mon, 29 May 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Recently, I had a transformative experience with breathwork facilitated by Anna Parker-Naples. This session was unlike any other breathing exercises I've tried. The result was that I felt as if I rewired my brain, shifting some deeper layers of some beliefs that were holding me back in some new ways.

During the session, vivid images emerged from different periods of my life, ranging from a time my mom took care of me as a child when I was sick to exhilarating moments of freedom, like when I jumped out of an airplane.

Towards the end, a memory surfaced of a compliment I’d received years ago that truth be told, was haunting me — “Charis, everything you touch turns to gold!” — While this is a well-intended compliment, it brought with it an enormous amount of pressure. It seemed to surface out of the blue, and here’s the best part: I watched it transmute into a powerful new message: I AM the gold. *mic drop moment*.

This breathwork session was another reminder to me that everything we need resides within us, and we just need to let it flow and trust ourselves.

What You’ll Learn:

- My experience with breathwork and the profound impact it had on me

- What my personal mantra is and how it aligns with this experience

- The concept of imperfect coaches and how nobody has everything figured out

- My own struggles with perfectionism and the fear of disappointing others

- How releasing expectations can bring greater freedom and balance into your life

Resources:

- Anna Parker-Naples’ Breathwork Facilitation: https://www.annaparkernaples.com/breathwork121sales

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Your Thoughts vs The Truth

Mon, 22 May 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I reflect on some old hand-written notes I found from a few years ago when I was going through a phase of busyness and feeling out of touch with my emotions. You may be able to relate to them.

Things like…

I work too much.

I can’t sit still.

I must be perfect.

(to name a few)

I challenged those thoughts by exploring the truth which were things like…

I have created amazing things due to my drive and passion.

I choose to believe I can find my stillness.

I choose connection over perfection.

(to name a few)

Most of our daily thoughts are not true, yet we often let them run our lives as if they are facts. Personal growth is an ongoing process with many messy transitions. Despite moments of self-doubt, I can now acknowledge the significant changes I’ve made in controlling my thoughts and emotions, instead of letting them control me.

What You’ll Learn:

- The rest of the frustrating thoughts and liberating truths that I found in my old notes

- The power of challenging sabotaging thoughts and replacing them with the truth

- Embracing personal growth and acknowledging the positive changes in yourself

- Understanding that personal transformation is an ongoing process with messy transitions

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

My Mom Came to Me in a Dream

Mon, 15 May 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I share with you a lucid dream I had recently about my Mom, who passed away nearly ten years ago.

It’s no surprise that this would happen close to Mother’s Day because that’s the time of year that I tend to become the most emotional when thinking about her. It’s typically the time that I tend to feel the most sadness and grief. I think of her often, especially around Thanksgiving, since that’s when she passed, but leading up to Mother’s Day is when I FEEL her. And even though this is something that I notice each year, it somehow sneaks up on me and surprises me.

What You’ll Learn:

- The details of the lucid dream I had recently that included a visit from my Mom

- The healing process of dealing with the loss of a loved one and the role that dreams can play in that process

- The significance of my dream and the messages it conveyed

- The importance of trusting your intuitive thoughts and feelings

- The acceptance of grief and the value of emotional connections with loved ones

I treasure moments when I feel more connected to her. I want to have times when I’m more emotional because that means I’m human and I’m living. And being able to feel and express these waves of emotions, even when they are painful, means I’m more connected to myself.

You can also listen to more about the importance of feeling our feelings on my recent bonus Charis Chats episode with Rhonda Britten (link below).

Resources:

- Recent bonus episode “Charis Chats with Rhonda Britten – Fearless Living”: https://pod.fo/e/17996c

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Off Days

Mon, 08 May 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I share my experience of feeling “off” and not in the right mindset to do my work one day recently, how I moved past self-judgment to accept my capacity in the moment and then changed my intentions for that day.

What You’ll Learn:

- Accepting “off” days and how to renegotiate with yourself so that you don’t get pulled into judging or shaming yourself

- The importance making strategic changes to how you do some things in order to take pressure off yourself

- The benefits of learning new skills to realign yourself quickly

Creative solutions are there, I promise. The first step is being willing to see them.

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Charis Chats with Rhonda Britten – Fearless Living

Thu, 04 May 2023 02:00:00 -0800

This episode is a full-circle moment. This very special guest introduced me to life coaching 11 years ago and helped me peel back my protective layers so that I could, as she famously says, “live the life my soul intended.” If it weren’t for her, I most likely would not be a life coach and this podcast wouldn’t exist.

Rhonda Britten – Emmy Award-winner, Repeat Oprah guest, Master Coach – has changed lives in over 600 episodes of reality television including starring in the hit daytime reality show, "Starting Over," is the author of four bestsellers including her seminal work, “Fearless Living” and is the Founder of the Fearless Living Institute, home of the Ivy League of Life Coaching Training (where I got my coaching certification).

Rhonda and I share memories of how we met at a business conference over a decade ago and how she became my coach.

Rhonda also talks about how she was one of the very first life coaches (ever), including the immensely powerful story of her life that led her to create Fearless Living. If anyone ever had an excuse to let their life be ruled by fear, it would be Rhonda, yet she did not let fear win; she chose freedom.

What You’ll Learn:

- How Rhonda and I met

- Rhonda’s perspective of me and my journey, including me being a recovering perfectionist

- What happened when Rhonda was 14 that shaped her remarkable life and ultimately led her to create Fearless Living

- How Rhonda Britten became a life coach — including an amazing story she’s only recently started sharing publicly

- The concept and philosophy behind Fearless Living (which is the foundation of my coaching/training as a Certified Fearless Living Coach and Certified Fearless Trainer)

- What “fear” and “freedom” mean in the world of Fearless Living

- The importance of taking responsibility for your own life and how you can make positive changes by taking ownership of your thoughts and actions

You can also watch the video of this interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/y5T8HVXvGzU

Resources:

- Get Your Free Chapter From Rhonda’s Best Selling Book Change Your Life In 30 Days! https://fearlessliving.org/chapter-cyl

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

A New Way to Look at Self-Care

Mon, 01 May 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Do you ever feel like you’re struggling to take care of everyone else’s needs and are feeling guilty about wanting to take more time for yourself?

Self-care is so much more than some massages, or drinking water, or getting a good night’s sleep. Self-care really starts with taking back your power through self-awareness and self-trust.

The first step in this way of looking at self-care is self-awareness so that you can catch yourself whenever you give away your power. All you need is the willingness to change, plus the right tools and some practice.

What You’ll Learn:

- The importance of self-awareness and self-trust in developing a foundation for self-care

- How people give away their power and how to take it back

- Why taking care of yourself first is not selfish

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Choices and Peace – Lessons from a Blind Woodworker

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0800

This week, I’m sharing what we can learn from a blind woodworker named John Furniss. Even though he is blind, he courageously uses tools and heavy equipment as he works with wood to create stunning works of art that he describes as wooden pottery.

What You’ll Learn:

- The story of John Furniss and how he became a blind woodworker

- How he uses his imagination as the “design software” in his head

- The importance of making choices and pursuing what you love

Resources:

- Video: ‘How the Blind Woodsman Crafts Wooden Works of Art’ https://youtu.be/OPKWRZ3H9qE

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

4 Life Lessons from Perspective Art Made from Paper Cups

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0800

I recently saw a video of artwork created by artist Alpha Mecart. He assembles paper cups, plates, bowls, and cutlery on a table and then paints on them in such a way that he ultimately creates remarkable perspective portraits.

You can only see the face he’s painted from a specific point of view, and then from any other perspective, you would have no clue that an amazing piece of artwork was in front of you.

What You’ll Learn:

- 4 valuable life lessons I learned from Alpha Mecart’s artwork

- How practicing these life lessons can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life

- The importance of being open to new perspectives

- How to shift your perspective and completely change your experience

Resources:

- Video of artist Alpha Mecart’s perspective art: https://youtu.be/GvRRJ7oH4Kc

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Charis Chats with Sherry Lukey — Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping)

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), commonly referred to as “tapping,” is a powerful method to reduce stress and anxiety, by stimulating acupressure points, to send a soothing signal through the nervous system to interrupt the stress response deciding part of our brain.

Sherry Lukey is an Internationally Accredited, Certified Advanced EFT Tapping Practitioner and a Certified Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner for heart-centered high achievers. Using her unique skills and R3 framework, she has transformed herself and empowered thousands to unlock their brilliance and be who they were meant to be!

What You’ll Learn:

- What is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and how it can help you reduce stress and negative emotions

- How EFT works to collapse memories that are correlated, allowing you to address and heal emotional trauma without having to go back and process every single memory

- How to identify and release emotional blocks and beliefs that are holding you back, often stemming from childhood traumas

- Sherry’s personal story of how she discovered Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping and how it helped her overcome trauma and other challenges in her life

- Real-life examples of Sherry’s clients who have achieved significant breakthroughs through EFT

Sherry demonstrates EFT tapping as she guides us through a short exercise to shift the belief of "having to work hard" or "not feeling worthy." You can also watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/wdUhU5FTfNU

Resources:

- Sherry’s FREE Tapping to Release Anxiety downloadable audio and How-To Tap kit: https://www.sherrylukey.com/start-here

- Visit Sherry's website here: https://www.sherrylukey.com

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Ready to Take that Load Off Your Shoulders?

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0800

A recent podcast I was listening to mentioned the metaphor of carrying around a bag of bricks, which reminded me of the very first blog post I wrote. The inspiration for my post came out of me doing a guided meditation.

Picture this… You’re leading a hiking trip that you’ve thoroughly prepared for.

You’ve done your research. You have your destination. You have your map. You planned for the weather. You have all the supplies. You are ready for anything that may come your way.

A few miles in, a boulder blocks your path. You charge right up and over it. Later on, you come across a flooded section in a valley. No problem; you are able to leap all the way over to the other side. You are strong and resilient. Nothing can stop you. The sun rises and sets again and again as you continue along your journey. You don’t have much time to slow down and watch; you have to stay focused on your goal. You finally reach your destination, and you are truly stunned, but this isn’t the stunned feeling you expected.

What You’ll Learn:

- The rest of my metaphorical story of what happened once the destination was reached

- The importance of taking care of your own mental and emotional well-being

- The power of setting boundaries and avoiding taking on other people's burdens

- The impact of compliments from others and the importance of not relying on them to feel good about yourself

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

What if Your Hero was Your Future Self?

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0800

The Academy Award ceremony earlier this month reminded me to revisit one of my favorite award acceptance speeches, which was by Matthew McConaughey nearly 10 years ago. He talks about who his hero was at age 15, age 25, and beyond. And I absolutely love how he connected his hero with his future self.

In this episode, I not only share that speech with you, but I also go into more depth about the concept of connecting with your future self.

I remember one pivotal moment in my past when I faced a tough decision, and I quickly thought about my future self. The more I trusted her, the more aware I was when the best next step revealed itself to me.

What You’ll Learn:

- What Matthew McConaughey said in his 2014 Oscar acceptance speech about who his hero was when he was younger and who it is now

- Who I think my future self is

- Why you should consider imagining what your future self would say

- The benefits of taking small steps toward your goals and trusting the process of personal growth

- How to approach your life as an ongoing journey of self-discovery and self-improvement

Resources:

- Watch Matthew McConaughey’s acceptance speech for Best Actor at the 86th Oscars in 2014: https://youtu.be/wD2cVhC-63I

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Doing Something Just for Fun

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0800

When was the last time you did something that was truly just for fun?

Is there something you’ve been itching to try for the first time, or maybe try again, and you have no real purpose of doing it besides just having fun? Is there something you’ve made up a story about that you know isn’t true, but that story has given you a great excuse to avoid trying that thing you really would like to do?

Don’t let your old stories and excuses keep you from filling your life with fun. A truly fulfilled life is a fun-filled life, and you get to choose your fun. Consider something you’d like to do and commit to taking just the first step.

What You'll Learn:

- Why I bought a book about watercolors, my (frustrating) history with watercolors, and why I decided to give them another try (after 30+ years)

- The importance of having a beginner's mindset and releasing expectations when exploring something new or trying something again

- The value of listening to curiosity and taking small steps to find your fun

- How rediscovering joy in simple activities can help bring more fun and fulfillment to life

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

The 1-Minute Rule to Reduce Stress

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0800

How often have you had a simple one-minute task that wasn’t something you took care of when you initially thought of it, so then the thought kept coming back and nagging at you over and over and over?

In this episode, I share a simple yet effective rule to help reduce stress in your life. It’s called the one-minute rule. By practicing this rule consistently in your day-to-day life, you close the open loops in your brain and eliminate the nagging feeling of unfinished tasks.

What You’ll Learn:

- Gretchen Rubin’s one-minute rule

- Why unfinished tasks can cause you to feel overwhelmed

- How the one-minute rule can help reduce stress in your life

- How to apply the one-minute rule in your life

Resources:

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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Life Lessons from the World's Fastest Backwards Runner

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0800

I recently saw a video online featuring the World’s Fastest Backwards Runner. His name is Aaron Yoder, and his sport of backwards running is also known as retro-running. I didn’t know that was a thing! Did you know that this was a thing? There are even races for it. And get this—his fastest backwards mile time is 5 minutes and 30 seconds! Isn’t that incredible?!

Not only is that achievement amazing, there are some great life lessons I heard him share from his experiences running backwards.

What You’ll Learn:

- How Aaron Yoder discovered backwards running

- How you can change the way you do something you love, as your needs change (so you don’t have to give it up)

- The importance of celebrating how far you've come rather than focusing solely on how far you need to go

- The benefits of backwards running, including its potential to assist with injury rehabilitation and injury prevention

Do you close your eyes and wish you had more time for yourself to do the things you REALLY want to do? I have a brand-new video where I spill the secrets of how you can go from busy to balanced all while rewarding yourself with peace of mind, less anxiety, and more YOU time.

Watch it here>> https://charisyourlife.com/video

Resources:

- Meet Aaron Yoder: https://youtu.be/XVQCkM6X-Aw

- Episode 024 How to Acknowledge Yourself: https://pod.fo/e/147a44

- Get my FREE on-demand video training: How to Live Life on Your Own Terms & Timeline (Ditch Life's Guilt & Anxiety — Finally Find More Peace of Mind) https://charisyourlife.com/video

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Are You Comfortable Doing Things Alone?

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0800

Are you comfortable doing things alone? Have you ever gone to a movie alone or gone to a restaurant alone? What about doing a fun activity alone?

I actually really enjoy time to myself, and I have found that it makes a difference if I can carve out some solo time each day. It really recharges me, and I know I show up better in my relationships when I take that time.

What You’ll Learn:

- Why I decided to plan a solo ski day for myself

- The benefits of spending time alone

- The distinction between being alone and being lonely

- Reasons why you may not be comfortable being alone

- The importance of allowing yourself to feel uncomfortable emotions and how facing them can lead to positive change

Resources:

- Episode #008 – Much Too Young to Feel This Old: https://pod.fo/e/132239

If you have ever felt really out of shape and unhealthy, not to mention feeling guilty and/or sad about the state of your body, check out this prior episode #008 where I share a moment of reckoning I had a few years ago and what I finally did about it so that I didn’t have to give up my dream of skiing again.

- Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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My Habit Hacks

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I’m going to share with you what I have done as hacks to support myself in developing new habits.

What You'll Learn:

- The challenges of changing habits, as the brain naturally resists change.

- The importance of planning ahead and setting various types of reminders to help you develop new habits.

- Personal examples of my own habit hacks

- The value of finding a system that works for you to support habit change and reduce stress.

Think of something right now that you know you want to change and be consistent with. What kind of reminder can you set up so that you are prompted to do it? And consider the time of day, too—set yourself up for success and work with yourself, not against yourself here.

Resources:

- Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Energy Tokens for the Game of Life

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0800

How do you choose where to spend your energy? Or do you feel as if life dictates that for you and you don’t have a choice? The truth is that we have a choice in this more than we may want to admit.

What You’ll Learn:

- The importance of paying attention to what activities give you energy and what activities deplete you

- The concept of life being like a video game with energy tokens

- Examples of activities that give me energy and activities that deplete my energy

Imagine you only have a few tokens each day to play your video game of life. Pretend you walk into an arcade and get to choose what game you play that day. If your tokens equal your time and energy, how would that influence your decisions?

Resources:

- Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

12 Life Lessons from a Plant Re-Potting Mishap

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0800

What You’ll Learn:

- What happened when I re-potted our Monstera plants that led me to feelings of guilt and shame

- 12 life lessons I found from my experience

- How we can compare ourselves to growing plants

months is a great metaphor for some of the experiences we have in life.

Resources:

- Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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Charis Chats with Felicia Bender, Ph.D. – Numerology Update (5 Personal Year in a 7 Universal Year)

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Numerology is one of the tools in my toolbox that help me feel more ease and flow in my life. 2023 is a 7 Universal Year and a 5 Personal Year for me. If you’re new to numerology, you may wonder what the heck that means…In this episode, Felicia Bender and I chat in detail about these numbers in relation to this new year.

Felicia Bender - The Practical Numerologist® is devoted to helping audiences uncover their life's purpose - and so much more - with Numerology. She is the author of several books and is the resident numerologist for AstroStyle.com. Felicia is a go-to numerology expert featured in many media outlets, including Refinery 29, Women’s Health, and more.

What You’ll Learn:

- What it means that 2023 is a 7 Universal Year

- How to know your personal year cycle through your date of birth

- My personal year and what it means for me in 2023

Resources:

- Join Felicia's Numerology for Entrepreneurs course here: https://feliciabender.kartra.com/page/entrepreneurs-2023 (Last day to sign up is Feb. 11, 2023)

- Listen to the first Charis Chats with Felicia episode (#017) where Felicia gives an overview of numerology, including life path numbers: https://pod.fo/e/13d942

- Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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Knowing What You Don't Want

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, I discuss the importance of identifying what you don't like and don't want as a way to figure out what you do like and want.

Many of us are told what we should want by the people and the culture around us, but as we grow older, we start to question those things and notice what we don't like. However, figuring out what we do want can be difficult and overwhelming.

What You'll Learn:

- How identifying what you don't like and don't want can help you figure out what you do like and do want

- The challenges and obstacles that may arise when trying to identify what you want in your life

- The importance of recognizing and naming the feelings you want less of and the feelings you want more of

- Strategies for addressing and changing the things in your life that bring about “negative” feelings

Resources:

- Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Book Brief: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Today I want to share with you a book I recently listened to called “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear.” The book was written by best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert (who you may know as the author of “Eat Pray Love”). I listened to the Audible book, and Liz narrated it. She has a really warm, lovely voice, and I really enjoyed listening to her.

What You'll Learn:

- How our culture tends to have us leave the joyful activities of childhood behind when we transition into adulthood

- How to approach fear when embarking on something new

- How Liz pictures fear (as a Certified Fearless Living Coach and Certified Fearless Trainer, I found her description to be hilarious and very fitting!)

- How to approach challenges in a joyful way

- The importance of accessing our inner self to achieve balance and purpose

Overall, throughout the book, she talks about being creative, curious, and trusting yourself, which are things I’ve been focused on accessing more myself, as well as helping my clients with. I highly recommend this book!

Resources:

- “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://amzn.to/3iITtw8

- Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Note: Some links for products are affiliate links to Amazon and other vendors. You don’t pay anything extra to use these and I may get a small commission.

Perfectly Imperfect

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0800

Today, I want to share with you some ways imperfection is beautiful, magical, and natural—in other words, how imperfection is actually perfect.

I am a recovering perfectionist. And I’m willing to bet that you are likely also someone who has let perfectionism suck up your time or energy in various ways. Have you ever thought about that before—that perfectionism has kept you from doing things you’d really like to do?

What You'll Learn:

- How perfectionism can prevent us from achieving balance and happiness

- The concept of the divine proportion or golden ratio and how it demonstrates perfection in imperfection

- The concept of mental Saboteurs and how they can sabotage our efforts to live a balanced life

- Strategies for overcoming perfectionism and embracing imperfection in your life

- The importance of setting healthy boundaries and letting go of the need for everything to be perfect

I invite you to go for “good enough” and embrace imperfection everywhere you can, especially when it comes to how you are living your life. If you keep trying to hold yourself and your life to some perfect vision, you’re going to keep disappointing yourself, and you’re going to miss out on the magic that shows up when you start seeing your life as “perfectly imperfect.”

Resources:

- Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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Let's Talk About Sleep

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0800

Let’s talk about sleep!

Since we officially entered winter, I feel like I’ve taken on the energy of the bear and really have felt the need to hibernate in my own way, which means sleeping more, going to bed earlier, and taking more naps.

I’ve never been a night owl, and I’ve always felt like I needed more sleep than everyone around me. Heck, even in my childhood, I’d be with a group of friends watching a movie, and I’d notoriously fall asleep part-way through—and it didn’t matter how action-packed the movie was—I would konk out.

For most of my adult years, my normal bedtime was normally 9:30 to 10. But for the past month, I’ve been going to bed earlier, and it’s been a game-changer.

Maybe you’re not an early bird, and you’re more of a night owl—either way, in this episode, I talk about the importance of sleep in maintaining balance and well-being, as well as strategies for finding the right sleep schedule for your body. Join me as I dive into the benefits of sleep and how to make it a priority in your life.

What You'll Learn:

- How much sleep the average American gets vs. how much they need

- How sleep benefits your life balance and overall well-being

- How you getting more sleep also benefits the people around you

- Tips for finding your natural sleep rhythm

- Strategies for improving the quality of your sleep

- How finding creative solutions can help accommodate your sleep needs

Resources:

- Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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A New Year's Resolution Worth Making

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0800

Happy New Year! If you listened to last week’s episode, the closing quote was so good it bears repeating, and I decided to do an entire episode about it.

“Every year, you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to be yourself.” – Unknown author

It’s amazing how simple it sounds to just “be ourselves.” Yet, in reality, it can be really hard to actually “be” ourselves because we have decades of habitual behaviors that our brains have wired as our norm. In this episode, I share some ways we can practice truly being ourselves.

What You’ll Learn:

- What it truly means to be yourself

- How to determine if you really are being yourself

- Simple yet effective practices that help you rediscover yourself

If you take regular small steps toward rediscovering yourself and get some support along the way, it is absolutely possible to be yourself more and more. And this results in feeling more balanced, more joyful, and more peace of mind.

Resources:

- Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Year in Review 2022 – Into the Unknown to Live My Story

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0800

As we end the year 2022, I’m excited to share with you the 35th episode of this podcast that was launched just six months ago! I decided to do a recap of my year in this episode. I've titled it “Into the Unknown to Live My Story.” This year began with me stepping into the unknown and quickly turned into a year of me creating, believing, freeing, dreaming, seeing, writing—and living my story.

What You’ll Learn:

- What song best sums up my year

- A review of my year as I recap the milestones and significant events of 2022

- How my year lined up with my “22/4 Personal Year” in numerology

- My journey with a new mentor establishing a new business model to support my lifestyle goals

- How my podcast moved from a dream into a reality

- The takeaways and unforgettable experiences I gained from *not* winning an inspirational speech competition

- How I spent quality time with friends and family

- How I made health and fitness a priority and achieved a 10-year-long dream of skiing again

- Some fun stats of my year

- My forecast for 2023, including my word of the year

I invite you to join me in making some notes for yourself about your year. Acknowledge yourself! Then think about how you’d like to feel during 2023. Choose your word of the year, and instead of setting resolutions, try setting an intention for the year.

Resources:

- Check out my blog post to see fun photos from this year, plus links to other podcast episodes and articles I mention: Year in Review 2022

- Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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Find the Magic in the Moments

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0800

Today, I'm talking about what finding the magic in the moments means to me and how I have found magic in moments of my life. Developing this skill requires practice on a regular basis and is crucial to achieving balance and well-being in our lives.

What You’ll Learn:

- A few examples in my life where I have found magic in the moments—some special, serendipitous moments, as well as some seemingly mundane moments

- How important it is to develop the skill to find magic in your life

- What special meaning the name “Heidi” has in our family

- How owls are connected with my Mom

- What magic I’ve found in water

Finding the magic in the moments helps you appreciate your day-to-day life and allows you to find beauty and wonder all around you. And the more you do this, the more you’ll be present to make better decisions and better choices, and that will continue to evolve you more toward the life you are dreaming about.

Resources:

- Go here to see the photo and painting of our prior Heidi—the beautiful Papillon and her butterfly ears: https://charisyourlife.com/blog/life-lessons-from-drawing-and-painting

- Go here to see the photos of the owl mother and owlets who nested in our owl box: https://charisyourlife.com/owl-guide-you

- Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’: https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Charis Chats with Sigrun – Creating Opportunities with an Online Business

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:12:00 -0800

I am so excited to have Sigrun with me on my podcast in today’s episode. She has been a great business mentor to me this year.

Sigrun is on a mission to accelerate gender equality through female entrepreneurship. She is the leading business mentor for female online entrepreneurs in Europe, TEDx speaker, and host of the Sigrun Show podcast. Originally from Reykjavik, Iceland, she has spent more than half her life outside her home country; in Germany, United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Since she was a young girl she’s always been drawn to leadership roles, so despite having zero business background nor the education, she made a life-changing phone call and asked to become the CEO of a software company shortly after finishing her master’s degree in architecture – and she got the job!

Ten years, another three master’s degrees, and several CEO roles later, Sigrun found herself in Switzerland with her newfound love but sick and unemployable. Her dream was to be location independent so she could split her time between Iceland and Switzerland, travel the world, and take care of her health. So in 2014, Sigrun started her online business and quickly built a multiple 7 figure coaching business. With a membership, coaching programs and masterminds she helps women from all over the world start, build, and scale their online businesses to 6 and 7 figures.

Sigrun chats with me about her journey, how she helps entrepreneurs, as well as how she maintains her own version of life balance.

What You’ll Learn:

- Who Sigrun is, and how she has been a mentor as I’ve built my online business

- Sigrun’s journey through 4 master’s degrees and multiple CEO roles to business owner

- What it takes to create an online business

- How Sigrun creates balance in her life, while owning and running a 7-figure online coaching business

Sigrun has a wonderful offer for you to watch 12 brand new, value-packed masterclasses for free at the link below!

Resources:

- Sign up for Sigrun’s FREE 12 Days of Masterclasses: https://www.sigrun.com/12-days/

- Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

What I'd Tell 2012 Charis

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0800

A few weeks ago, I hosted a monthly Masterclass for my Busy to Balanced program members. As part of one of the reflection exercises, I asked them to reflect back ten years ago to 2012. I find it’s much easier to notice the big shifts in your life when you look at bigger spans of time.

My podcast intro mentions a point when I finally went on a quest for my best life. Well, 2012 is the year I embarked on that quest. It happened to be a very pivotal year for me, so I thought I’d take some time to share more about that year with you.

What You’ll Learn:

- What series of events happened in 2012 that shaped my life and set me on a new path- What emotional challenges I faced and how I dealt with them

- Why I got into coaching and how I met people who inspired me

- How to reflect back to acknowledge yourself of who you have become

- How being vulnerable and honest about your feelings can help set you free to create the life you’re dreaming of

I invite you to look back at your life ten years ago and imagine what would you say to the 2012 version of you, and what would you love to hear from the future 2032 version of you?

Resources:

- Get on the waitlist for Busy to Balanced at https://charisyourlife.com/balance

- Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

The Deeper Layers of "Why" You’re Doing Things

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0800

Here we are in the year's final month, and what is often one of the busiest times for most people. Ask yourself: Why are you doing all the things you are doing right now? In this episode, I’ll show you how to dig many layers into the deeper layers of “why” so that you learn more about yourself and your obligations.

What You’ll Learn:

- How our core needs are at the root of everything we do

- What opportunities you’ll gain once you dig into the deeper “why” behind your actions

- A simple example of the layered “why” exercise as I share with you why I pay my mortgage

If you’re feeling a bit out of balance right now, and feel like you’d benefit from a little more help from me, watch a short 6-minute video with a great exercise that might be especially supportive for you this time of year. I’ll include the link below.

Resources:

- Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

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- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Book Brief: The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0800

Today’s episode is my first Book Brief! I am looking forward to sharing a fabulous book with you today that I read—or technically listened to—last year. And since you’re listening to this podcast, I wonder…do you also prefer listening to books instead of reading them?

'The Way of Integrity' by Martha Beck was published in 2021, and instantly was a New York Times bestseller. It also became an Oprah book club pick. And Oprah describes it as “A roadmap on the journey to truth and authenticity… [The Way of Integrity] is filled with aha moments and practical exercises that can guide us as we seek enlightenment.”

In 'The Way of Integrity', Martha presents a four-stage process that anyone can use to find integrity, which ultimately will lead to feeling more purposeful, experiencing emotional healing, and having more peace of mind. She believes our discomfort and suffering are often the results of us losing touch with what makes us feel whole.

What’s really unique about how Martha talks about these issues and her strategies for overcoming them, is that she uses Dante’s classic hero’s journey 'The Divine Comedy' as a framework.

Martha also incorporates her fantastic wit, plus references of psychology, neuroscience, and sociology throughout the book.

What You’ll Learn:

- How we can get on, and stay on, a path of feeling whole- How ‘The Divine Comedy’ written by Dante in the 1300s relates to your life

- Martha Beck’s four-stage process to a purpose-driven life

- How to read your internal signals so that you stay in integrity

- How to bring your external life into alignment with your inner truth

More and more people are finding their way to integrity and balance. It’s just that you have to start looking for them. Curate your social feeds so that you are seeing more of the people who demonstrate this way of living for you. Get the proof in front of you so that you can start believing it is possible.

And I highly recommend you read or listen to this book for more inspiration and support. There’s a link to all versions of the book below.

Resources:

- ‘The Way of Integrity’ by Martha Beck: https://amzn.to/3gw9cxq

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’: https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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What Does Your Body Have to Say About It?

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0800

Today, I want to share something that happened to me recently where I was reminded how amazing our bodies are in giving us instant signals that can help us make decisions.

As much as I practice not having expectations and detaching from outcomes, I still catch myself having them at times, and the way I notice this happening is that, typically, I feel disappointed.

Recently I noticed I was sitting in disappointment about something and I wasn’t in a mental space to see opportunities and possibilities. I started feeling backed into a corner about a decision I needed to make and feeling like I had no choice but to do something I did not desire.

Many times I’ve been in a session with a coach or a therapist, and they’ve commented on signals they noticed, and thankfully, they brought that awareness to me. Then I can see all the possibilities and get unstuck so I can move forward on something in a way that feels good.

What You’ll Learn:

- What your body’s instant signals are that can help you make decisions

- How to recognize these body signals

- How you can increase your awareness of your emotional and physical signals

- How these signals are crucial to your decision-making process

If you’d like some support in getting unstuck and moving forward, I have a few spots available for one-hour private sessions with me before year-end, but only a handful.

So check in with your body now and see if you have subtle or noticeable signs of excitement and maybe a little curiosity about getting my support this way. If so, send me a DM on social media with the word “session”.

Resources:

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Redefining Winning

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0800

As we're nearing year-end, I have been reflecting back on so many wonderful experiences I've had this year and all the gifts and lessons they brought me. If you've been following me for a while, then you may know that a few months ago, I participated in a speaking competition.

Today, I share what sparked my decision to enter, because the way I made this decision is how I believe we all should be making decisions... Plus, I share the surprising gifts that came from the experience.

While I didn't win a trophy, I was rewarded in numerous ways. I gained deeper connections with my dad, my friends, and my online community. I experienced healing for myself at a deeper level. I was able to detach from an outcome. And then I uncovered that sneaky, hidden expectation that reminded me how there really is always a choice in everything we do, especially when we assume there isn't.

What You’ll Learn:

- What led me to join a speaking competition

- Why it is crucial to listen to your inner compass

- How I was able to manage my expectations

- Why I felt uncomfortable while rehearsing

- What important advice my Dad gave me to improve my delivery

- How important it is to redefine “winning” and “success”

- What key takeaways I was rewarded with out of this experience

This experience showed me how far I've come in how I relate to things in my life, and how I don't let those supposed measurements or milestones have control over me the way they used to.

Resources:

- Watch my 5-minute inspirational speech ‘Bracing for Impact’ here: https://youtu.be/zcBznyj9Hu0

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

My Favorite Things {Fall/Winter Edition}

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:11:00 -0800

This is my first edition of “My Favorite Things.” I’ll be sprinkling in these special episodes at different times of the year with various themes. This edition has a fall and winter theme, and of course, includes some great holiday gift ideas.

I actually don’t do a lot of gift exchanges myself. My friends and family know that I’ve become SUPER particular and don’t like clutter—I’m kind of a minimalist…unless it comes to things that make me happy and comfortable or help make my life easier.

My friends often comment that I find unique things and have cool stuff—from my clothing to my gadgets. I also tend to do a LOT of research and try things out until I find stuff I absolutely love.

As you know, I’m on a mission to help you Charis Your Life…which means I truly want you to cherish ALL aspects of your life.

So in today’s episode, I’m sharing some cool things that make my life more enjoyable, especially during the fall and winter.

What You’ll Learn:

- What I use every morning to help relax my neck, shoulders, and upper back

- What I use to prop up my laptop when I’m working on the couch

- How I make the perfect dense foam for my coffee

- What cooking pan we use the most (and even take with us on road trips)

- How my indoor holiday decorations turn on and off automatically

- What I use regularly to stay healthy and keep my allergies under control (and must travel with)

- What I use to save time when drying my hair (and must also travel with)

- What comfy clothes I wear around the house

Below are the links to everything I share in this episode. And if you do get anything I mentioned here, reach out to me on social media and let me know how you or your special someone likes it. I’d love to hear from you!

SunnyBay Microwaveable Heating Pads:

- Medium upper back & shoulders: https://amzn.to/3DEQkDZ

- Large upper back & shoulders: https://amzn.to/3FNYpc1

- Long neck wrap: https://amzn.to/3E1mRp4

- Low back wrap: https://amzn.to/3Tco1lY

Laptop Lap Desk by Ohuhu: https://amzn.to/3FMZaCd

Electric Milk Frother/Steamer/Foam Maker: https://amzn.to/3t1Leg1

Green Pan: https://amzn.to/3NCHdIp

UltraPro Indoor Timer with Tether Switch: https://amzn.to/3fDWgoE

Naväge Nose Cleaner: http://navage.refr.cc/chariss

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer: https://www.dyson.com/hair-care/hair-dryers/supersonic/nickel-copper

32 Degrees Clothing:

- Base Layer Crew Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women’s: https://amzn.to/3UoReeA - Cool Classic Polo Shirt - Men's: https://amzn.to/3Usy4nZ

- Tech Fleece Joggers - Women’s: https://amzn.to/3DxE0Fm

- Tech Fleece Joggers - Men’s: https://amzn.to/3fFg3Ej

- OR go to https://www.32degrees.com/

Resources:

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Note: Some links for products are affiliate links to Amazon and other vendors. You don’t pay anything extra to use these and I may get a small commission.

Fuel Life Focus Summit – Sneak Peek

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0800

I am honored to be a guest speaker at The Fuel Life Focus Summit that goes LIVE on November 1, 2022. The Summit is featuring experts in the fields of food, life, and breath. You can grab your FREE ticket and each day of the Summit, you’ll receive an email with a fresh interview and a new expert, that you can watch at your own convenience! Here is a clip from my interview where Candace and I do a deep dive into the topic of vulnerability.

What You’ll Learn:

- What is the most vulnerable thing I’ve ever done

- Why I share very personal stories

- What makes people ready to do the work to change their lives

- How long it takes for a feeling to physiologically move through your body

To listen to the full interview and hear Candace speak with a wide variety of amazing speakers on the topics of food, life, and breath, get your ticket at the link below.

Resources:

- Grab your FREE ticket to the Fuel Life Focus Summit (It goes live November 1, 2022, but you can still join during November while the Summit is happening and watch the replays) https://wegothiswayonce.com/charis

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Changing Your Mind and Walking Away

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0800

Today I want to share a letter I found in an old journal of mine from college. It’s dated January 27, 1996. I remember reading this letter at the final Chapter meeting I attended for the sorority I was in at the time. I don’t know how it is now, but when I was in college, it was unheard of for people to leave a sorority or fraternity. That is referred to as deactivation and it completely removes your affiliation with the organization. (Technically some of the female organizations we refer to as sororities are actually fraternities so don’t get confused when I refer to the organization I was in 26 years ago as a fraternity.) What You’ll Learn: - Why I initially joined the fraternity

- Why I changed my mind and decided to leave the fraternity

- What I said to the Chapter members during my final meeting

- How I felt leading up to the moment I read the letter to the Chapter

- How rare it was for me to give myself permission to change my mind and walk away from something Most of the time we do not give ourselves permission to change our minds, and we don't let ourselves walk away from many things. That contributes to us filling our time with many unfulfilling things. And remember, for everything you say yes to, there's something else that you're saying no to. So on your journey to have a more balanced life, you need to be able to change your mind and walk away from some things. Resources: - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

How to Acknowledge Yourself

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0800

In the personal development world, it’s fairly common to hear how important it is to practice gratitude. Yet there’s something else that I don’t hear talked about nearly as much that I think is super important and that is acknowledging yourself. In Fearless Living, we have a very simple and specific way of doing this. I realized lately that I’ve not done this myself in quite some time and it’s something I’m going to commit to doing again.

What You’ll Learn:

- What stem sentence to use to powerfully acknowledge yourself

- What types of things you should practice acknowledging yourself for

- What acknowledgments do for your confidence

- How acknowledgments are connected with your emotional energy

I hope you’ll join me and acknowledge yourself today after learning this effective framework. You are worth it. And I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised that you are doing soooo much better than you realize!

Resources: - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Making Mistakes

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0800

Today I want to talk about making mistakes. And I’m going to share with you a recent mistake I made, the stream of thoughts that flooded my mind as soon as it happened, how my body reacted, the emotions that overcame me, what I said, and then what I did to do my best to resolve it.

What You’ll Learn:

- How I accidentally sent an email template out to my entire email list

- What I said out loud when I realized that I’d made the mistake (ok, I don’t share exactly what I said because I didn’t want to have to give this show an explicit rating…)

- How my body and mind quickly went into their innate fear responses

- How I calmed and centered myself so that I could focus

- What I did to resolve it within a handful of minutes

- How I turned it into a gift

How often have you—and do you still—beat yourself up over your mistakes?

Are you able to calm yourself and take action to resolve them as best you can and then forgive yourself and move forward?

Resources:

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Bracing for Impact

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0800

Today I'm sharing with you a new, 5-minute version of my story that I recently created for North America's largest inspirational speaking competition, Speaker Slam. I'm honored to share that during the live final round, I placed 5th out of 100 registrations. The theme was ‘Impact’ and my speech is titled 'Bracing for Impact.'

Resources: - The doors to my signature program ‘Busy to Balanced’ are now open, but only for a limited time. This is the only way to work with me live. To learn more and grab your spot, go to charisyourlife.com/yes

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Charis Chats with Jim Carlisle – A Balanced Life

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0800

Charis Chats with Jim Carlisle about his experience with living a balanced life. Jim is an entrepreneur at heart. He owns multiple businesses and commercial and residential real estate parcels. Jim is also a partner in a National law firm with a focus on business/corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and growth and exit/succession planning. He helps business owners plan for and engineer their exit transactions. He also is a health and wellness fanatic and a dedicated husband and father.You can find Jim on Linked In at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcarlisle/

Resources: - Join my signature program ‘Busy to Balanced’ – Doors are NOW OPEN, but only for a limited time https://charisyourlife.com/yes

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Life Lessons from Drawing and Painting (for non-artists too)

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0800

Whether or not you consider yourself artistic or creative, I guarantee you’ll get something out of this episode. One of my hobbies as a child was drawing, and of my more recent hobbies is painting.

What You’ll Learn:

- How this episode is in honor of my artistic Mom, who would have turned 73 last week

- What Brené Brown said about creativity

- How creativity has been scientifically proven to be connected to the right side of the brain

- 9 lessons I’ve learned from drawing and painting that can be applied to life

I hope you embrace one or more of these lessons in your own life!

Resources:

- Go take a look at fun photos of some drawings and paintings by me, as well as a few by my Mom: https://charisyourlife.com/blog/life-lessons-from-drawing-and-painting

- Sign Up for my FREE Workshop ‘3 Days to Better Life Balance’ (September 26-28, 2022) https://charisyourlife.com/workshop

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

What are You Waiting for?

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0800

Have you ever felt inconvenienced by needing to schedule personal appointments like a routine doctor’s appointment, a car service, taking care of things around the house, or taking care of something for your partner, parents, or children?

I remember feeling so busy that I didn’t have time for these types of things. If it was something that I really needed to be done right away, I would often do it with a feeling of resentment and annoyance.

I have come to learn that if you’re willing to practice some new things and if you’re willing to be wrong—then one step at a time, you can rewire yourself to choose differently. I did it and so can you.

What You’ll Learn:

- What I used to say to myself when I would put things off, especially things for myself

- What my life is like now in regards to being busy

- How choosing differently starts with small things

- What short sentence was on one of the most clever social media posts I’ve ever seen

- What you may really be waiting for

Now that I understand more about how our brains work, I really get how hard it seems to break our habits, because every change we make, every new choice, shows up internally—especially to the survival part of our brain—as if we are stepping out of our comfort zone and heading into a danger zone, even when the changes would make us happier.

Waiting for anything is a decision you are making and you may want to check in on the reason behind it. Oftentimes your survival brain is confused, and in trying to keep you safe, it’s actually keeping you from something that could help set you free from your old, unhealthy habits.

I am hosting a live 3-day workshop coming up September 26-28th about finding Better Life Balance. Come join me. It’s totally free and I know you will get value from spending this time with me. Speaking of time, it’s not a huge time commitment. It’s only one hour per day. You can sign up at https://charisyourlife.com/workshop.

Resources:

- Sign Up for my FREE Workshop ‘3 Days to Better Life Balance’ (September 26-28, 2022) https://charisyourlife.com/workshop

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Wisdom Seeker

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0800

Today I’m talking about being a ‘Wisdom Seeker.’

A friend of mine describes me as a ‘seeker’ because I am always seeking improvement and wanting to learn about myself, figure things out, and really engage in life.

I used to chase after external things in life, and boy would I grasp at things, experiences, and people that I thought would bring me success and happiness. Somewhere along the way, I discovered that wasn’t working.

So now I’m a seeker of wisdom.

What You’ll Learn:

- What being a ‘Wisdom Seeker’ means to me

- What a life of full self-expression means for me

- How I chose new coaches and programs to enroll in this year

- How I discern between FOMO and my wise inner voice

- How learning is a cure for what ails you

I hope that my podcast helps you learn and find some wisdom about your own life. And I hope you never stop being a Wisdom Seeker yourself.

Resources:

- Sign Up for my FREE Workshop ‘3 Days to Better Life Balance’ (September 26-28, 2022) https://charisyourlife.com/workshop

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Charis Chats with Felicia Bender, Ph.D. – Practical Numerology (on My Birthday!)

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0800

Today is the first ‘Charis Chats’ bonus episode! My guest, Felicia Bender, Ph.D. – The Practical Numerologist® is devoted to helping audiences uncover their life's purpose—and so much more—with Numerology.

She is the author of “Redesign Your Life: Using Numerology To Create The Wildly Optimal You,” “Master Numbers 11, 22, 33: The Ultimate Guide,” and “The Ultimate Guide To Practical Numerology: Mapping Your Path & Purpose.”

Felicia is the resident numerologist for AstroStyle.com and is featured in many media outlets, including Refinery 29, Women’s Health, elephant journal, and more.

I've had the pleasure of working with Felicia through her programs and one-on-one. I thought it would be especially fun to have this episode on my birthday since the day we were born and our birth names are the foundation of our numerology charts.

What You’ll Learn:

- How understanding numerology is similar to understanding Morse code

- How the different elements of your chart can help you understand what you’re here to do and how you’re going to do it

- What the focal point is during different cycles of life

- What the life path number is, and how to calculate it

- Why knowing your personal year number and where you are in your nine-year cycles is like “knowing the theme to the party”

- How fitting my numbers are to me and my journey

Numerology can be a practical guide while offering supportive validation of your life.

Resources:

- Learn more about Felicia Bender, Ph.D. – The Practical Numerologist® – and grab her FREE resources at: https://feliciabender.com/

- Sign Up for my FREE Workshop ‘3 Days to Better Life Balance’ (September 26-28, 2022) https://charisyourlife.com/workshop

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

My Birthday Story

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0800

This week (on September 7th), I turn 47 years young/old! Years ago, I came across a little 3”x5” notebook with a panda bear on the cover that had my Mom’s handwritten notes inside about the day I was born.

I haven’t read this in many years, so it’s almost as if I’m reading it for the first time with you today, and you get to hear my reactions as I go.

What You’ll Learn:

- Who delivered me into this world (It’s hilarious!! It could be straight out of a Marvel comic book!)

- How she felt throughout the experience and her interactions with my Dad and the nurses

- How my parents chose my name “Charis”

This notebook is a sweet gift from my Mom. She passed away in 2013, and I’m so grateful I found this story of my birthday.

Resources:

- Sign Up for my FREE Workshop ‘3 Days to Better Life Balance’ (September 26-28) https://charisyourlife.com/workshop

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Leap of Faith: I went Skydiving 1 Year after Hot Air Balloon Accident

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0800

Today, I am sharing a special memory connected to overcoming fears and trauma. I went skydiving in 1995, barely a year after my family’s tragic hot air balloon accident. That may sound crazy, and yet it was one of the most amazing things I've ever done.

I’ve kept journals sporadically throughout my life, and just a few days ago, I happened across an entry I wrote right after we jumped out of the plane. During today’s episode, I read that for the first time in 27 years, plus I share some additional story snippets.

Here’s one excerpt from my journal: “I've gained a little more peace with myself. It's so confusing and frustrating to try to decide when, where, and how to take risks.”

What You’ll Learn:

- How I initially went along for the ride, not intending to jump

- Why I decided to jump out of a plane by myself

- How I felt as I climbed out to the plane’s wing arm and let go

- My parents’ reaction when they found out

I wanted to share this story to show what's possible. I hope that it will give you a little drop of courage to help you overcome a piece of your past in some way.

Resources:

- Check out a fun photo just after I skydived: https://charisyourlife.com/blog/leap-of-faith

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Keep It Simple

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0800

Do you know the KISS principle? It’s an acronym for “keep it simple stupid.” It was first coined in 1960 by aircraft engineer Kelly Johnson as a design principle for the U.S. Navy.

We had our own version of the KISS principle in my family. (Listen in to hear what it is!)

In the past, I had a tendency to make things complicated. What I tend to notice now is that often when I start to feel frustrated, irritated, anxious, desperate, frenetic, pressured, worried, or overwhelmed, that’s my cue that something needs to be simplified.

What You’ll Learn:

- Why Kelly Johnson first used the KISS principle (It’s an interesting origin story!)

- What the eight most common variations of the phrase are

- What my family’s special version of the phrase is

- Why we often make things more complicated than they really are, or need to be

Start to pay closer attention to your feelings and see if there’s any connection to something that you’ve made complicated, and ask yourself, “How can I simplify this?”

There are always ways to simplify our lives.

Resources:

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- ‘Whole Brain Living’ by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. https://amzn.to/3Nm8JYU

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

- Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/

- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/

- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/

- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

1 Inch, 1 Degree, 1 Piece, 1 Step at a Time

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0800

Life becomes much simpler when we focus on one thing at a time. Today I'm giving you some real-world examples and visuals of one inch, one degree, one piece, and one step at a time, along with some tips on how to apply these concepts to your own life.

What You’ll Learn:

- How a fun rhyme about inches can support you as a mantra

- What birds and puzzles can teach us about pieces

- What tip comedian Jerry Seinfeld gave to a young comic

- How 7 different concepts related to chain links can be applied to your life

- How taking a single step has helped me multiple times throughout my life

- What ships and water can teach us about degrees

One inch, one degree, one piece, or one step at a time is the way to achieve any goal. One thing at a time is the way to change your life.

Resources:

- Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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My Connection to Abortion

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:34:00 -0800

This is my Mom’s story, which is now mine to share. She passed away on Thanksgiving Day of 2013 due to liver disease from alcoholism. The first time I got her into rehab, she wrote some journal entries. This was rare; my Mom did not write or keep any other journals. She also did not frequently express or process her true emotions.

The day I did this recording was the day I was finally emotionally ready to read every word of the three letters about her pregnancy and what happened when she was pushed into traveling across the world to a foreign country by herself for an abortion when she was 18.

What You’ll Learn:

- What she wrote to her boyfriend in her “Letter to John” (I’ve changed his name to John, as in John Doe)

- What she wrote in her “Letter to Baby”

- What she wrote about her pregnancy and the aftermath

- How her abortion story connects to my life

- Where I now stand on the issue of abortion

Knowing what I have come to learn about fear, emotions, trauma, and this human experience in general—I now understand that she was scared to death to feel her feelings. So she stuffed them away. Eventually, she drank them away. It breaks my heart to know she went through what she did. And then to consider that when she was 45, her whole world crashed down with our hot air balloon accident. I saw her lose so much—yet at that time, I had no clue how scary loss must have been for her.

More stories need to be told about all kinds of life experiences. More people need to unlock the doors of rooms inside them where they’ve buried their feelings. More forgiveness and understanding will result. And then we won’t feel so divided.

Life is full of paradoxes, and this story is just one of many examples of that.At the core, we are each dealing with the same inner challenges fundamentally; we’re dealing with our fears and the feelings we’ve locked away in our own inner rooms.

Resources: - Take a look at some special photos of my Mom when she was 18, as well as my favorite photo of her later in life here: https://charisyourlife.com/blog/my-connection-to-abortion

- Episode 005 How to Take Your Power Back: https://pod.fo/e/12fe39

- Episode 009 The 28th Anniversary of the Hot Air Balloon Accident: https://pod.fo/e/132cd5

- Get support from my FREE training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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When Doubt Comes In

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:11:00 -0800

For a few years now, something I have done for fun is getting two season tickets to the Broadway shows in San Francisco and taking friends to the shows. I recently saw “Hadestown” with Tricia Stone, who was my first boss and incredible mentor after graduating college. A few weeks later, I saw “The Prom” with Christina Bryant, who worked for me for ten years. I was Christina’s first boss out of college—so I was to Christina what Tricia was to me. Both of these professional relationships evolved into special long-lasting friendships.

Today I talk specifically about the show “Hadestown,” which intertwines the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and the tale of Hades, the King of the underworld, and his wife, Persephone.

SPOILER ALERT: Skip from 4:34 to 6:26 in this episode if you don’t want to hear key details about the plot of the Broadway show “Hadestown.”

What You’ll Learn:

- What the real road of life is

- Why does doubt come into our minds

- Why fear and sabotaging thoughts show up in our daily lives

- How practicing trust can lessen our doubts and quiet our fears

I want you to doubt your doubts. Get curious about them. Are those doubts just thoughts keeping you from things that would bring you more joy and true fulfillment?

Resources:

- Take a look at fun photos of me with Tricia and Christina when we went to the Broadway shows here: https://charisyourlife.com/blog/when-doubt-comes-in

- Hadestown musical: https://hadestown.com/

- Check out my FREE training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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Life Lessons from My Time as a Dancer

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 23:01:00 -0800

I spent a lot of time at my dance studio during childhood—the Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet was like a second home to me and the owners/teachers, Joel & Debra Rogo, became an extended family, as did my fellow dancers. Many big life moments happened while I was at the studio, including the moment the First Gulf War began (while my brother was on the front lines as a sniper in the Marines) and the first time I asked someone out on a date. Today, I’m going to share five life lessons that I learned from my time as a dancer.

What You’ll Learn:

Why it’s often best to mold something to fit you instead of molding yourself to fit it
How focus is a proactive behavior that can help you move from fear to freedom
Why loosening up and stretching (physically and emotionally) is beneficial
How balance is not static and requires constant realignment
How the real purpose is not to get to a certain place, but to enjoy each step

These are just five of the many powerful life lessons I learned from being a dancer. Whether or not you have ever danced, you can apply these teachings to your own life so that you can live a life with more freedom, ease, and joy.

Resources:

- Take a look at fun photos of me dancing ballet and jazz at various ages here: https://charisyourlife.com/blog/life-lessons-from-my-time-as-a-dancer

- Check out my FREE training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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28th Anniversary of the Hot Air Balloon Accident

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0800

Today is the 28th anniversary of my family's hot air balloon accident. In this episode, I share with you some details about that day, the aftermath, and a few reflections I have on it. I also share three gifts I’ve been able to find in that experience.

What You’ll Learn:

- What happened the night before my Dad’s 50th birthday

- What the consequences of the hot air balloon accident were

- How I reacted to the event and what my coping mechanism was

- How this experience led me to an unhealthy pattern of behaviors in my life

- The three gifts I found that came from this tragedy

Here I am, 28 years later, as a coach and mentor, because of what my family went through and the path it took me on. I am now using my experiences to help others heal from their own traumas that have pushed them into unhealthy coping mechanisms of becoming busy worker bees at the expense of their health and happiness. And every time I share, every time I teach and coach, another piece of me heals in that process.

Resources:

- Go here to see photos of my Dad being goofy the afternoon before our ride, me and my family watching the hot air balloon fill up, and beautiful vistas of Eastern Washington taken during our ride: https://charisyourlife.com/blog/28th-anniversary-of-hot-air-balloon-accident

- Check out my FREE training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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Much Too Young to Feel This Old

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0800

Have you ever felt really out of shape, and very guilty and sad about the state of your health? I'm going to share with you a moment of reckoning I had with my body early last year, and what I finally did about it.

What You’ll Learn:

- How I overcame my excuses and started working out again

- The importance of listening to your intuition about what’s possible for you

- Why I’m so passionate about skiing and the emotional connection I have with this activity

- How I finally got back to skiing after 10 years

How do you feel in your body these days? Is there anything in your life that you're longing to do, but you have a long list of reasons or excuses for why you're not doing that thing? Well, what if you're wrong? What if it was possible? I hope to inspire you with my skiing story and give you a spark of hope that something like this is possible for you too.

Resources:

- Check out my FREE training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- “Much Too Young to Feel this Damn Old” blog article with photos https://charisyourlife.com/blog/skiing

- “I am the Light of My Soul” by Sirgun Kaur & Sat Darshan Singh https://youtube.com/watch?v=e11zx5TzRxo

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Managing Time More Effectively

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0800

When we consider how to manage time more effectively, we actually need to learn how to manage ourselves more effectively. We often put in a lot of effort to figure out how to be more efficient, and yet end up working more, not less. If that's the case for you, then at the core of living a more balanced life is learning how to manage yourself to break the pattern. Today, I'm going to share four of the most beneficial changes I've made personally to manage myself, and thereby manage my time, so much better than ever before.

What You’ll Learn:

- How to work with your natural daily energy cycles instead of just powering through the day

- Why you need to understand and embrace the concept of the ‘zone of genius’

- How your external environment can influence how you manage your time

- Why it is necessary to set boundaries with the alerts on your electronic devices

These four changes are some of the most impactful things that I've done to manage my time more effectively. They have not only led to more productivity, but they've also created a healthier life for me in all ways.

To get more tips, tricks and tools about time management, check out my Time Management Mini-Course at https://charisyourlife.com/time

Resources:

- ‘The Big Leap’ by Gay Hendricks https://amzn.to/3mrQcPS

- ‘The Genius Zone’ by Gay Hendricks https://amzn.to/3NwCuaj

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Free Yourself from Worry

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0800

What are the things that keep you up in the middle of the night? What pops into your head during the day that makes you feel anxious and fret about things? Everybody I know worries from time to time, and some people worry a lot more than others. In this episode, I’m going to talk about the ways you can free yourself from worry, relax, and feel more empowered.

What You’ll Learn:

- How reflecting on the worst case scenario can actually help you worry less about the future

- Why you may need support from a coach or a therapist to go through your worst case scenario

- Questions to ask yourself when you worry about something

- How to break your fear down into little pieces so it is less scary

- Become aware of the energy you’ve spent on worrying

- How to collect ‘evidence’ for your brain that your worrying is not beneficial

Your inner perspective is what keeps you thinking, acting and feeling the way you do. Your awareness of how you view things can change the story you are spinning, in order to stop the worry. If you want to start increasing your awareness, check out my free training at https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining.

Resources:

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How to Take Your Power Back

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0800

Too often, we give up our own personal power in ways we don’t even realize. You may be giving away your power by people pleasing, seeking approval, avoiding setting boundaries, not asking for what you want, blaming yourself, trying to save others, and in many other ways. In this episode I’ll share with you some ideas for how you can take your power back.

What You’ll Learn:

- How to check in with yourself instead of seeking external validation

- Why negotiation is a great alternative to giving up on asking for what you want

- How practicing forgiveness can stop you from ruminating over the past or worrying about the future

- How acknowledging the smallest movement forward in your life can replace self-deprecating comments and thoughts

- Why you should start practicing taking your power back with small things in your life

There are many possible ways you can take your power back. As you start shifting even just one of these things, you're going to likely start feeling a little more in control of your life. Not all of them may not be easy or comfortable. Yet, the more you practice, the better you're going to feel.

Resources:

- Check out my FREE Training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ at https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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Fill Up Your Energy Tank Before You Feel Depleted

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0800

So many times in the past, I have been in the head-down zone, hyper-focused on my goals, working many nights and weekends, for weeks and months at a time, not paying attention to my body's fuel gauge. Then, I’d find myself totally depleted, and it would take weeks, months, or even years to replenish. In this episode, I want to help you understand the importance of filling up your energy tank before you hit burnout.

What You’ll Learn:

- What happened to me as a result of taking care of business while neglecting myself

- How learning about neuroscience helped me understand what happened with my brain during burnout

- The four characters in our brain as described by neuroanatomist, Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.

- A visualisation that can help you create some breathing room

In order to avoid feeling depleted and burned-out, you need to create some white space in your schedule, otherwise you're just continuing to loop around a racetrack. You have to make a commitment to yourself, start saying no to some things and saying yes to self-care. Although it’s not easy to just flip that switch, know that you are not alone and there is help and support available to you.

Resources:

- Check out my free training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ at https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- ‘Whole Brain Living’ by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. https://amzn.to/3Nm8JYU

- ‘My Stroke of Insight’, TED Talk by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. https://ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight

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No Time For Me

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0800

A common complaint I hear out there can be summed up by the statement, ’There’s no time for me.’ A lot of people are struggling with finding time for themselves. I used to live my days in that constrained cycle, feeling like I was backed up against the wall and just racing around. Today I will help you understand how to break that cycle and free more time for yourself.

What You’ll Learn:

- Why so many people feel like they don’t have enough personal time

- The turning point in my life that changed my perspective on how I use my time

- An exercise to help you start making changes in your life to give yourself more time

Every moment of every day, we get a chance to reset. I’ll help you reset right now by shifting one thing. I will help you choose one action to take that will free up some of your time so that you don't have regrets and wonder what you would do if you could do it all again.

Resources:

- Check out my FREE training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance’ https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

- Check out my Time-Management Mini-Course at https://charisyourlife.com/time

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife

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From Overwhelmed to Empowered

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:50:00 -0800

What You’ll Learn:

- What PQ Reps are and how they can help you soothe yourself from the inside out

- How to practice focusing on one tiny piece of the project or task at hand

- Why switching your focus to a completely different activity is so powerful

- The six core questions and how they can help you get clarity and escape overwhelm

If you know someone who feels overwhelmed and who can find these tips useful, please share this episode with them. And if you are looking for an easy way to start uncovering the little daily culprits of your overwhelm, so you can feel lighter and more empowered in your life, check out my short free training at https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

Resources:

- ‘Whole Brain Living’ by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. https://amzn.to/3Nm8JYU

- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife/

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Your First Step to Better Life Balance

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:43:00 -0800

We’ve all heard something along the lines of, ‘you just need to make time for the things that matter,’ or ‘you just need to make it a priority.’ Well – easier said than done. But why is that? If being out of balance is our norm, then our brain operates like a superhighway with 18 lanes, and we feel like we just can’t take our eyes off the road and figure out what we need to change. So in this episode, I’ll be talking about the FIRST step you can take to create better life balance.

What You’ll Learn:

- How to start noticing the signs that tell you you’re out of balance and alignment

- What the first step to any change or transformation is

- How to discover how you really feel about what you’re spending your time on

- How to start feeling more in control of your days and have more freedom to make adjustments

All the obstacles you see in your way to a more balanced life may be true. But I will tell you, as a recovering workaholic, that there are ways to change your life – one small, actionable step at a time.

Resources:

- Sign up for Your First Step to Better Life Balance FREE Training: https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining

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Welcome to the Charis Your Life Podcast!

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:38:00 -0800

I’m Charis Santillie, and my name is derived from a Greek word meaning grace. I was born with ambition. My parents were entrepreneurs and I pushed myself to be high school valedictorian, class president, most artistic and most likely to succeed.

The summer I turned 19, a hot air balloon accident left my father with a broken neck, me with a broken heart, and my mom coping through alcohol.

My relentless ambition helped me become a successful entrepreneur, yet my own private paralysis and overachiever addiction ruled me. I finally ventured on a quest for my best life, I found the path of my inner peace, how to stay on it, and how to show the way for others.

Through my own courses and events, I now guide and help others let go of their limitations, the pressures and the traumas that have accumulated over the years. Every week, I'm going to share with you the lessons I've learned, the key takeaways from books I've read or listened to, and the teachings from mentors I've had.

This podcast is for you if you are tired of taking care of business before you take care of yourself, you want to move from busy to balanced, and you want to cherish every aspect of your life.