Blog Excerpt: Jen is able to help frame her layers by using IFS (Internal Family Systems). It’s a great way for her to find empowerment in her layers by teaching her to frame the observation as “there’s a part of me that…” rather than making your layers the whole part of you.



Ways to Engage: When a relationship ends, what’s your perspective? Do you vilify it? Do you recognize that it’s the end of your season with that person or do you try to keep relationships just for the sake of having them? Relationships, romantic or otherwise, are not always meant to last forever and that’s okay.



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:27 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:15 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 22:32 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 29:40 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 35:36 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 39:22 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 50:16 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 55:33 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:02:34 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:03:21 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers? Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021] or complete our contact form here: ⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact [https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact]



S8 - Listening to the Wisdom of our Body with Jen Aks

Trigger warning: sexual addiction



Blog Excerpt: Our boundaries should be like guardrails to protect us, but they should be far enough back that there’s safety before going completely over the edge. 


Ways to Engage: When setting your boundaries, think about the way you’re wording your expectations. Instead of making it about the other person’s behavior, make it about what your behavior will be if theirs doesn’t change. You can’t be responsible for someone else’s decisions, but you can be responsible for your own.



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 6:21 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 27:03 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 39:44 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 50:53 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 1:19:22 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 1:19:28 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:25:55 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:33:43 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:41:58 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:43:30 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers? Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021] or complete our contact form here: ⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact [https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact]



S8 - No Longer in Bondage with Logan Hufford

Blog Excerpt: This idea came to her as she was on a walk, which is connected to her self care routine. For Mariela, self care needs to be nonnegotiable so she can reset after giving so much of herself to her family.



Ways to Engage: If you’re a young/new mom, think of some things you could use help with and share them with a friend or loved one who is willing to take some of the load off. Do you know a young/new mom who could use a hand? Offer ways to help or be supportive during this transitional time in their lives. 


Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:04 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 12:12 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 18:46 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 29:47 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 33:00 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 35:46 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 43:13 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 49:30 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 53:34 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 57:17 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers? Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021] or complete our contact form here: ⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact [https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact]



S8 - Moms Supporting Moms with Mariela Desantiago

Blog Excerpt:  I loved hearing Laura say what an integral part food plays in our health, including the mental aspect, which I think gets lost in translation sometimes. What you eat not only affects your physical state, but it also affects your mood.



Ways to Engage: Think about the purpose of the food you’re eating and the reason behind it. Are you actually hungry or are you trying to fill a void? Are these nutritious calories you’re eating or empty ones that make you feel tired rather than energized? Be mindful of the things you’re putting into your body and how it makes you feel.



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:45 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 12:27 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 20:04 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 29:09 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 32:43 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 35:55 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 40:11 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 46:31 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 51:09 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 54:21 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers? Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021] or complete our contact form here: ⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact [https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact]



S8 - Passion Meets Nutrition with Laura Tolosi

Blog Excerpt: We are featuring Herstory Writers Network [https://www.herstorywriters.org/], a nonprofit organization that utilizes the art of memoir writing to connect with people in the community. The network originated in Long Island, NY but has since grown to be accessible from anywhere, offering both in person and remote writing circles. 


Ways to Engage: Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. Attend a writing workshop, share your writing in an online forum, or anything that puts yourself out there as a storyteller. Read other people’s stories, comment on them, and make them feel seen and heard.



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 25:15 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 36:25 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 45:00 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 1:10:39 )



Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis



Podcasthon Feature Episode - The Story of Herstory 

**TW Mention of sexual abuse and suicide

Blog Excerpt: [Paris] has been on our podcast before as Paris Prynkiewicz [https://www.embracinglayers.com/episodes/s4e9], sharing her journey as a Bipolar wellness coach, changing the way that people see and hear the word Bipolar. Paris is a resilient, passionate, and driven community builder, overcoming any obstacle that may present itself. 


Ways to Engage: Think of ways you can incorporate more time for yourself throughout the day. If you would normally be scrolling on your phone while waiting in line or before bed, take the time to do something mindfully. You’ll start to feel the difference between the days that your mind is constantly busy and the days you take some extra time to be in the present moment.



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:51 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 6:23 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 18:55 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 34:57 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 44:48 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 49:19 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:00:44 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:00:55 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:05:52 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:07:31 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers? Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021] or complete our contact form here: ⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact [https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact]



S7 Living Well with Bipolar Via Her Own Expectations with Paris Scobie 

**mention of or inclusion of parts alluding to suicide**

Blog Excerpt: In Yahne’s life, she thought she had to put others above herself to receive love in return, but she wasn’t sharing any of that love with herself. She reached a point where she was tired of letting herself down, just tired of being tired. The unknown is scary, and Yahne was nervous about discovering her layers without knowing what she would find.



Ways to Engage: Think about what’s stopping you from uncovering your layers. Is it fear? Is the idea overwhelming? Whatever the reason may be, work towards uncovering your layers piece by piece. Start small and superficial if that’s easier, such as pointing out things you like about yourself rather than staring at all the things you wish you could change. Take the first step of loving yourself and giving yourself the treatment you ultimately deserve. 


Timestamps:

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 2:25 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 9:59 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 19:59 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 26:49 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 37:43 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers? Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021] or complete our contact form here: ⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact [https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact]



S7 Treat Yourself the Way You Want Others to Treat You with Yahne Sneed 

Blog Excerpt: A question that is sometimes difficult to answer is the question of “why.” A great simile Sarika uses is that her why is like a live document—it is always changing. She asks herself a lot about her why, making sure it always aligns with what she’s doing and the type of person she wants to be.

Ways to Engage: Challenge yourself to answer honestly when someone asks how you are and vice versa. Are you feeling hopeful? Exhausted? Overwhelmed? Think of another adjective other than “good.” If someone responds that way when you ask how they are, ask if that’s true. “Are you really good?” It can mean the world to someone when you show sincere interest in them and want to be a person they can open up to.



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:06 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 9:43 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 19:48 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 28:33 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 39:16 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 47:23 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 51:40 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 54:03 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:04:10 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:14:20 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers? Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021] or complete our contact form here: ⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact [https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact]



S7 Speaking Up for Yourself is Self Care with Sarika Singh

Blog Excerpt: "If I had to pick a favorite part of the episode, it would probably be towards the end, listening to Marjorie discuss accepting the layered aspects of herself and living out F.E.E.L. Accepting your layers isn’t as simple as it sounds because there isn’t just one thing to accept. There are many different parts to us, and we don’t know about some of them until we start to do the work to uncover the layers."



Ways to Engage: Think of some character traits for yourself, starting small if you prefer. Funny, smart, kind, etc. Then, dig a little deeper into your layers and what your thoughts are, rather than traits someone else has maybe given to you. Even if they seem like an oxymoron, stay true to yourself and get creative. Take the first step of your journey to accept the layered aspects of yourself and embrace all of your beautiful, complex layers. 



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:03 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 7:48 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 12:12 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 19:13 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 24:25 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 31:39 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 39:31 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 41:29 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 42:53 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers? Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021] or complete our contact form here: ⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact [https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact]



S7 A Little Rule Breaking And A Lot of Healthy Living with Marjorie Burns 

Blog Excerpt:Another thing I want to mention from this segment is the idea of “training” people to help you. At first I didn’t understand how this was possible because how are you supposed to train someone who has their own thoughts and ways they want to do things? But listening to Hannah further and thinking about it, we do this all the time.



Ways to Engage: Continue to check in with your mind and body, especially during times of high pressure or stress. Remember the physical cues of burnout will most likely show up first, but also be sure to pay attention to the emotional cues your body may be giving you. Write them down if that helps or discuss it with someone close to you. Listen to what your body is telling you and take care of yourself in the way that you need most.


Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:06 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 14:34 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 22:10 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 31:47 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 37:00 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 43:18 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 48:58 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 53:12 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 55:05 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 56:13 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast?- Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers? Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here:⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021] or complete our contact form here:⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact [https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact]



S7 Doing Less Equals Living More with Hannah Lynn Tackett 

A podcast that helps women at any age, but especially 20 somethings, prioritize self-care without feelings of guilt or selfishness, set healthy boundaries in jobs, activities, and relationships, and deal with all emotions and feelings fully and in a healthy way so they don't get stuck in their body and produce physical and emotional problems down the road. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefeelpodcast/support

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