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Morning Intentions
We created our Morning Intentions podcast because, as coaches and mentors, we know that being intentional in every aspect of life is the key to becoming the best version of ourselves. Each episode is your daily dose of positivity, practical advice, and encouragement to help you embrace life with open arms and a hopeful heart. This is your time to set intentions, create meaningful change, and step into the possibilities of a brighter, more empowered you. Tune in and join us as we start each…
Episodes
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Self-Compassion and Self-Respect
Today’s Intention: I treat myself with the same kindness I offer others.
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Questioning Ourselves
Today’s Intention: As I go throughout my day, I will remember that just because I have a thought does not mean I have to believe that thought.
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Being a Friend to Ourselves
Today's Intention is a Reflection Question: Do I trust myself?
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Are You A Friend?
Today's Intention is a Reflection Question: How do I show up as a friend to others?
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May's Theme: Friendship
Today's Intention is a Reflection Question: What comes up for me when I hear the definition of FRIENDSHIP? Friendship is a bond built on mutual trust, shared…
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April's Monthly Reflection
Today's Reflection Question: What was your biggest takeaway from our month of understanding and healing through your nervous system? What would you like to…
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A Few More Daily Habits
Today’s Intention: I will create one predictable, soothing routine for my days.
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Some Daily Habits
Today’s Intention: I will be intentional about my breathwork and getting out in nature to support my nervous system.
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Reflecting with Compassion and Grace
Today’s and This Weekend’s Intention: Bring compassion and grace into your past experiences.
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Making Eye Contact
Today’s Intention: I will take time for and prioritize eye contact.
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How Culture and Modern Life Impact Our Nervous Systems
Today’s Intention is a Reflection Question: How is busyness creating disconnection from my body, my emotions, and the people I love?
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More Signs of Dysregulation
Today’s Intention: I will notice dysregulation patterns and gently begin to shift them.
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Signs of Dysregulation
Today's Intention: I will become aware of how nervous system dysregulation shows up for me.
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Reflecting on Regulation
Today’s, Tomorrow’s, and This Weekend’s Reflection Question: What are you reflecting on this week in terms of co-regulation, self-regulation, or…
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Self-Regulation
Today's Intention: I will invest in myself and take good care of my nervous system.
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A Little More Co-Regulation
Today's Intention is a Reflection Question: Who helped me co-regulate when I was young? Who helps me co-regulate now?
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Co-Regulating Our Nervous Systems
Today’s Intention is a Reflection Questions: What helps you co-regulate?
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Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn
This Weekend’s Reflection: Reflect on your past nervous system responses.
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PTSD and Our Nervous System
Today’s Intention: I will seek out help when I need it, and that includes professional help.
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Practice, Practice, Practice
Today’s Intention: I will be patient with myself and continue to practice the Name and Notice Check-In
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The Name and Notice Check-In
Today’s Intention: Practice our first nervous system tool, the Name and Notice Check-In
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Big T and little t Trauma
Today’s Intention is a Reflection Question: What is one experience my mind says “it wasn’t a big deal,” but my body still reacts to? Please notice this with…
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Reflecting on This Week
Our Reflection Question for Today and This Weekend: What is my biggest takeaway when I start listening to my nervous system?
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The Autonomic Nervous System
Today's Intention: I am grateful for my nervous system.
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Explaining the Nervous System
Today’s Intention: I will notice and recognize when I am using my somatic nervous system, which controls my VOLUNTARY actions.
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April's Theme: Understanding and Healing Through Your Nervous System
Today's Intention: I will commit to getting to know my nervous system.
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Monthly Reflection (March)
Today's Intention: I have inner strength and self-discipline.
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Rest, If You Must, But Don't You Quit!
Today’s and This Weekend’s Reflection: What is your reflection on “Don’t Quit” by Edgar Albert Guest?
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Decision Fatigue
Today’s Intention is a Reflection Question: How do I feel inside when I am presented with too many choices or too many choices too early in the day?
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P is for Patience
Today’s Intention: I will practice patience and focus on progress, not perfection.
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Willpower
Today’s Intention: I will start to recognize the difference between willpower and self-discipline and how each shows up in my own life.
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Clarity - Structure - Commitment - Resilience
Today's and This Weekend's Reflection: What makes you worth fighting for? "Nothing" is not an answer!! 💖
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Mastering the Art of the Follow-Through
Today's Intention: I will choose one task today that I don't feel like doing, but I'll do it anyway.
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Scheduling Self-Discipline
Today's Intention: I will identify one daily discipline I want to improve and schedule it into my day.
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Get Some Clarity
Today's Reflection Exercise: Ask yourself: 1) Why does this goal matter to me? 2) What will my life look like if I stay self-disciplined in this area?
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Take Action
Today's Intention: I will take one action that challenges me today, even if it's small.
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Learning Emotional Regulation
Today's Intention is an Exercise: When facing a difficult or challenging moment, PAUSE AND BREATHE. Take at least three deep breaths to center yourself and…
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Self-Trust
Today's Intention: I will make my first entry in my Proof of Strength journal.
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Recognizing Your Own Inner Strength
Today's Intention is a Reflection Question: How do I feel when I recognize I have inner strength or during my times of inner strength?
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Reflecting on Inner Strength and Self-Discipline
Today's and This Weekend's Reflection: Take some time today and this weekend to reflect on your inner strength and recognize your relationship with…
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Self-Discipline
Today's Intention: I will celebrate how my inner strength has fueled my self-discipline.
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Harnessing Our Inner Strength
Today's Intention: Throughout my day, I will remember that inner strength is not about avoiding challenges but rather about harnessing my inner resources to…
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You Have Inner Strength
Today's Intention: I will remember a time when I had inner strength.
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Inner Strength and Self-Discipline
Today's Reflection Question: What do inner strength and self-discipline mean to me?
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Reflecting on Our Month of Change
Today's and This Weekend's Intention: I will reflect on this month of change.
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Change Takes a Growth Mindset
Today's Intention: As I face changes in my life, I will adopt a growth mindset.
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When Do We Fight Change?
Today's Reflection Question: Where have I fought against change that I needed to surrender to? Where have I surrendered to change that I needed to fight…
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Weekly Reflection: Cocooning vs Isolating
Today's and This Weekend's Reflection Question: In times of stress, do I isolate or do I cocoon? How do I know the difference?
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Opportunity Costs
Today's Intention: I will write down the opportunity costs of not making a change I know I need to make.
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The Art of Cocooning
Today's Intention: I will recognize the difference between cocooning and isolation.
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Reflecting on Change
Today's and This Weekend's Reflection Question: What is my relationship with the Three Phases of Growth?
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The Three Phases of Growth
Today's Intention: I will honor where I'm at in the Three Phases of Growth.
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What No Longer Serves Us?
Today's Intention is a Reflection Question: What is one relationship, belief, or habit that served me in the past but no longer serves me in its current form?
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Emotional Attachment to Our Identities
Today's Intention: I will identify or recognize any identities that I hold on to that actually keep me stuck.