The Peaceful Life Podcast

When there's a traumatic event in our lives - whether it's personal or world - we tend to separate our memories and experiences into Before and After. So now we're reconnecting and readjusting to our new "After" world. It's a new world and our culture is changing, but there are many ways it's changing for the better. How are you adjusting?

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The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series of stories, affirmations and inspirations to help...

A meditation for you and your family, members of your household, or just yourself, in these times of quarantine and beyond. Appropriate for kids and adults of all ages, depending on attention span. Guided meditation for five minutes and then ten minutes of meditation with soft background music.

Affirmation: I am safe, I am healthy, I am loved. Y ou are safe, You are healthy, You are loved. We are safe, We are healthy, We are loved.

How we all can remain peaceful, creative, and loving during this time of quarantine. We are going through an unprecedented time that can be scary for all of us, but if we take it day by day we can get through it. We are SPECTACULAR human beings!

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Is it possible to be TOO positive? To the point where it could hurt our own mental health? I speak with Justice Bartlett--writer, NLP practitioner, and hypnotherapist--about her philosophy on the balance of the positive and the negative.

I found Justice through her article, "Positive Vibes Only" is Toxic: The Danger of New Age Spiritualism.

You can find out more about Justice and her services on her site, Playfully Conscious.

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We all have different parts inside of us, the child, the caretaker, and the higher self. I talk about creating a balance between the three selves and guide you through a visualization to access your higher self. Your higher self can give you answers, abundance, and guidance. Use this meditation/visualization to practice accessing your higher self when you need it.

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When we read the news it’s hard to feel empowered. What can I do in my little corner of the world? Sometimes it feels overwhelming. So I put together twenty little things you can easily do this week (and next) to change the world.

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The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series of stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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I just recently learned about the concept of Wabi Sabi - a Japanese term that means embracing the beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and being incomplete. A discussion on the philosophy of these concepts.

You must discover the impermanent art of Andy Goldsworthy. You'll be glad you did!

The Peaceful Life Podcast is a series of stories, inspiration, and affirmations to return your life to peace and joy.

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I asked my podcast group "What do you do for Self Care?" People define self care in different ways. I discuss the answers I received, talk about self care misconceptions, and why self care is so important to living a peaceful life.

My self care strategies:

• Make my bed every morning
• Shower/Bathe
• Clean house, DIY, clear out clutter every quarter
• Cook dinner for myself
• Hang with friends
• Make sure to call friends and check in with...

I talk about what goes into creating a PLP episode, give an update on the state of my own healing, describe a day without my cell phone, and read three letters from my listeners. Including this loaded question: "If you believe everyone is a spectacular human being, does that include Donald Trump?" :o

Thank you for tuning in and being on the other end of the Peaceful Life Podcast! I love each and every one of you and your joy brings...

If you're human you've probably gone through a bad breakup some time during your life. Sometimes the hurt stays with us for years. In this episode, I discuss good and bad relationships, how relationships break, and how you can avoid it breaking you.

When a mate breaks up with you, you will mourn three things:

1. The Person

2. The Companionship - sharing of experiences

3. Your Future Fantasy

Listen as I discuss how to get through a ...

I talk about how music has always been a part of my life, my musical journey through college, and welcome another guest talking about music and healing. Lauren Mullinax is an extraordinary musician, composer, and vocalist, and has devoted her time to using music to soothe those in trauma, with illness, and at end of life.

Lauren's website: http://lumidmusic.com

Music in this episode:

Alpha Centauri - by Lauren Mullinax, featured in...

We've all turned to music to help heal us emotionally. But did you know music and sound can heal us physically, as well? In this first of a two-part series, I speak with Bill Protzmann, a man whose mission is to heal and teach self-care through music. 

Sunshine on my Shoulders  by John Denver

Annie's Song  by John Denver

Reverie  by Claude Debussy

Bill can be contacted through his website, BillProtzmann.com.

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This is a visualization that you can use daily to help your body naturally heal what ails you. It's best to listen to this episode in bed, lying on your back, but if that's not comfortable for you then use a soft recliner or chair. This visualization technique is not meant to be used instead or in place of professional medical treatment, but to enhance your body's healing process.

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If you are living with illness, chronic disease, or pain, there are many steps you can take to start healing yourself.

In this day and age, we cannot count on the food industry, medical industry, or food industry to help us. We must be in charge of our own bodies. In this episode I go over a few strategies to start helping you heal yourself in this second season of The Peaceful Life Podcast on healing.

Steps to start healing yourse...

In this, the anniversary show, I tell a story of how I'm ending this year with broken bones, how I get through it (peacefully), and do a short review of the first season of The Peaceful Life Podcast. Thank you to all of my listeners and guests who have made the show a success!

Season two of the peaceful life podcast will start after the first of the year. During this hiatus please take some time to go back and listen to season one ...

An episode on how negative or positive thoughts can affect you, your body, your soul, the people and the world around you. You have the choice how to react to people and situations, and your life becomes so much better, happier, and more peaceful when you choose the positive.

Nobody is perfect. Being "judgy" has been engrained in our upbringing. But we can catch these thoughts and reframe them. Redirect. You'll be glad you did.

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In this episode, you'll hear some tips on how to incorporate relaxation throughout your day. It's a stressful world! But you don't have to internalize it at all. Here are some quick things you can do to relax:

• Stretch
• Close your eyes
• Look out a Window
• Take 3 Deep Breaths
• Work out
• Practice yoga!
• Meditate - even for just 5 minutes
• Connect with Nature
• Eat chocolate!
• Listen to music!
• Read a book
• Take a bath
• Chew gum
• Pet your pets!
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