Creating You!

Creating You!

Hello to you if you are a first-time listener, and welcome back if you have been here before. Welcome to the podcast! This podcast is all about talking to others about how they have Created joy and purpose in their lives and what is important to them. Also, just some fun conversations for the sake of a great conversation! All of this, along with my own insights and educational chats. Start living your life!!!! I want you to create a life full of people, places, experiences, and actions that truly fit who you are and want to be. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I have witnessed hundreds of people create extraordinary lives for themselves. Sometimes we remain in patterns that, although they once were necessary, there may be a time when they no longer serve us. Your transformation starts right here, right now! Your call to action is to thank yourself for showing up. Come on in! Life can be challenging, but we can figure it out together. For more content, you can find me on. https://www.instagram.com/heathersmcmahon/ Heather S McMahon *NOTE: This podcast is not meant to replace therapeutic interventions. Please reach out to a healthcare professional if you need support.

Episodes

April 21, 2024 41 mins

“Joy is a Practice.”

 

This was such a great conversation with Melissa Bloom.

Her curiosity and intention to find joy is inspiring. Her belief in humanity more than despair…leaves room for hope and Joy.


Becoming aware is the first step! Then, realize that you get to decide and change your perception in order to see your world in a new way.


I appreciate that Melissa encourages us to make these changes incrementally, kn...

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Hello listeners! Welcome to my second conversation with the hilarious and talented Chip Leighton of The Leighton Show. The always funny, often apologizing dad and husband is a brilliant comedian.


If you have teens or young adults in your life, you will completely resonate with Chip's content. If you are a husband who sometimes needs to apologize to your wife, welcome to Chip's inspiring and humorous content.


What...

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Let me introduce you to Personal stylist and image Consultant Laura Claiborne is the owner of My Styled Life.


Follow Laura on Instagram for tips on style and more!!!


I had such a great conversation with Laura. I love how she cares about woman and how they feel in their clothes and, more importantly, how they feel about themselves.

"I believe every woman deserves to feel beautiful and strong. 

As women, we can get ...

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February 23, 2024 7 mins

Has anyone told you how much you mean to them? What did that feel like?


Some of us go through our days, weeks, months, and years, often unaware of our importance to others. It is remarkable to realize that we matter and have positively impacted another life.


The conversation I had today with a former professor left us both energized and focused on growing even further in our work. It is incredible to hear you matter to so...

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I always enjoy my guests. This soul is no exception! She truly inspires me to be a better person to myself and to others!


Marcia Agius is the creator and curator of Inspire Always. go follow her on Instagram.


Inspire Always is a community that features and highlights amazing women. It is a positive platform that showcases women and their incredible journeys. Everyone has a story, and everyone is special. Now more than ev...

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Grab a bowl of sugary cereal and hang out for this magical conversation! (with Sid Krofft and Harley)


Then follow Sid on Instagram and be sure to tune into his live "Sundays with Sid" each week at 3:00 pm Pacific/6:00 pm Eastern. In each episode, Sid shares stories of his career and hosts incredible guests. From the "World's Youngest Puppeteer" to the "Grandfather of Puppetry," Sid changed the...

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January 4, 2024 9 mins

The New Year is in full swing! How are you feeling?

Where will you focus land this year?

When you set the GPS (Goals, Priorities, Serenity), you will know if you have gone off route… if you need to recalibrate.
What is your GPS set for in the coming year?
Are you clear on your goals/intentions?
How do you prioritize yourself?
What brings you emotional, physical, and spiritual serenity?
May 2024 bring you joy, peace,...

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December 24, 2023 4 mins

Join me and my husband as we each share one of our favorite Christmas memories from childhood.

Sending you Holiday joy and hope for a season filled with memories you will always cherish.


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October 22, 2023 6 mins

Hello! Do you experience the Sunday Scaries?


Preparing for our week mentally, physically, and spiritually can tremendously impact how our week turns out.


We know the benefit of prepping for the week, but do we do that for ourselves? Do we have compassion and care for ourselves at a level that we implement helpful strategies and habits?


This episode has some quick fixes for you to try. Share this episode with someon...

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September 30, 2023 2 mins

What a fun journey producing this podcast!


Thank you, to my listeners, for being along for the ride :-)


Thank you to all of my incredibly generous guests! What a privilege to have had time with each of you.

Stephen Kellogg

Jennifer Walsh

DR. Michelle Robin

Chip Leighton

Dr. Jp McMahon

Lindsay Gentry

Carrie Thompson

Mitch Mullins

Annemarie-Ausland-Krifka

John Chao

Lesley McShane

Kreed Revere

Angela Thomas Jones

John Schuc...

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September 17, 2023 10 mins

I am jumping in both feet!!! I have heard the water is absolutely amazing! The water for taking risks and serving others more fully.

I realized that taking time away to recharge and reset has been precisely what I needed to do. It has brought clarity and direction in a way that I lead others all the time. Now, sitting on my guidance and advice (with the support of others), I am renewing my dedication to creativity and ser...

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The Importance of Play for Adults!!!!!

Check out Jennifer's website and Instagram for more on this subject!

Play is often considered an activity reserved for children, but its significance transcends age boundaries. Just as children benefit from space for their cognitive, emotional, and social development, adults reap substantial rewards from engaging in playful activities. In a world filled with responsibili...

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June 20, 2023 6 mins

Our personal narrative is the story we tell ourselves about our lives and experiences. It shapes our beliefs, attitudes, and actions. The stories we tell ourselves can be empowering or limiting, depending on the nature of our self-talk.

If a book was written about your life, what would it say? Would it be a story of triumphs and successes or one filled with regrets and missed opportunities? Our personal narrative is not set in stone...

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Note: Sensitive content related to estrangement between adult children and their parents.

Join my conversation with Kreed Revere, host of The Estranged Heart podcast. We recorded this conversation on her birthday. What a gift to you, the listener!

Kreed shares insights and support related to parent/adult child estrangement.  This episode is so important, filled with raw truth and hope. You will get to know Kreed more deeply as she co...

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April 29, 2023 40 mins

"If you don't make a plan to do things, then things don't happen." ~Lesley McShane

It is always so great to chat with Lesley. She offers a wealth of passion and compassion for others to find their optimal health and joy in life (Go listen to our first episode together, " Life after 50...")

Her  books and fitness program will guide you to a place of clarity and health!

All thi...

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March 29, 2023 31 mins

What a wonderful conversation with Dr. Michelle Robin. She is a chiropractor, author, teacher, holistic healer, podcaster, and national speaker. My favorite title for her is Wellness Evangelist!

She is the Chief Wellness Officer at Your Wellness Connection. Their approach to health is at the level of wellness rather than illness or disease. Dr. Robin believes in treating the whole person. Her Kansas City-based center for I...

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Dr. Jp McMahon is a lot of things; one characteristic that stands out to me is that he is generous! I had such a fun conversation with this complex multi-passionate soul.

Dr. McMahon is one of Ireland's most prominent chefs!

His Michelin Star restaurant Aniar inspired his latest book that launched this week! "An Alphabet of Aniar: Notes For A New Irish Cuisine" He offers so much to the culinary wor...

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February 6, 2023 8 mins

Do you reflect on your Birthday or reject and avoid your day?

We all have come into this world for a reason! Sometimes we are clear on our purpose, and sometimes we are in the middle of the journey to find out.

I hope you celebrate yourself well every day...and especially on our Birthday!!!!

Heather

I would love to hear from you!

If you found this episode valuable, share it with others!

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I know you will enjoy this conversation with Lindsay Gentry! 

She is the Director/Curator of Cray Gardens and Creator /Owner of the Cray Gardens store on Etsy.


Lindsay graciously shares tips and truths about being a mom, a cancer warrior/survivor, and an individual creating her best life. She gives us permission to care for ourselves as moms and women, to be present and enjoy life. Lindsay shares that she found her str...

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There are so many voices out there suggesting what you should be doing with your "New Year's Resoltuions."

The truth is that often we set goals and resolutions as pass fail options. What would it be like instead to set intentions? To comapssioanlatley decided what fits in your life and what does not...

My hope for you in the New Year is that you find what fills your mind, body, and soul in a way th...

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