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What does genuine self-care look like in an age of commercialized wellness and non-stop demands? Our conversation with rewilding retreat alumna Ave reveals it's far more than bubble baths and face masks—it's about creating sustainable rituals that honor your body's wisdom and protect your precious energy.

We dive deep into morning routines that set our days on the right track. From Brooke's transformative 15-minute yoga practice to Ave's cold water plunges and Kundalini stretches, these intentional start-ups don't need to be lengthy to be effective. The key isn't complexity but consistency—finding what grounds you and making it accessible enough to practice daily. As Ave shares, "Part of my morning routine and part of self-care is to be in a place where it's easy to feel my body's wisdom."

The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we explore how protecting our attention has become essential self-care. Digital boundaries, saying no to what doesn't deeply resonate, and Ave's refreshingly direct "no assholes" policy all reflect a deeper truth: self-care often looks like permission to honor your authentic needs. One powerful framework that emerged is "if it's not a hell yes, it's a hell no"—a simple but revolutionary approach to decision-making that honors your intuition.

We also unpack how nourishment affects our well-being, with practical insights on reducing sugar dependency, embracing plant-based options, and the therapeutic joy of gardening. From rainbow chard to hibiscus mocktails, participants share creative alternatives that make healthy choices feel like abundance rather than restriction. As Ave beautifully articulates, gardening isn't just about food—it's therapy that recalibrates your nervous system while connecting you to ancient human practices.

What's your non-negotiable self-care practice? Whether it's Tracy's dedicated hairstylist trips, Eryn's essential decompression time after work, or Brooke's sacred early mornings, we all need rituals that sustain us. Listen in and be inspired to craft your own sustainable self-care practice—one that truly rises to meet your authentic needs.

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The journey between merely surviving and authentically thriving often comes down to one critical element: intention. What separates showing up at work from excelling at your career? What transforms routine goal-setting into genuine personal growth?

In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the relationship between intentions and goals, uncovering how they work together yet serve distinct purposes in our growth journey. Intentions represent our why—the feelings, beliefs, and visions that precede action—while goals provide the structured pathway to achievement. Without aligned intentions, even well-crafted goals can feel hollow or imposed, lacking the emotional investment needed for sustained motivation.

We explore frameworks like SMART goals and James Clear's philosophy from "Atomic Habits" that "we do not rise to the level of our goals; we fall to the level of our systems." This perspective shifts focus from outcomes to processes, suggesting that small 1% daily improvements in our systems can lead to remarkable progress without overwhelming changes.

The conversation takes fascinating turns through manifestation practices—how visualizing success and maintaining positive self-talk can program our brains to recognize opportunities—and the complex dynamics of accountability partnerships. We share personal experiences with step-counting challenges that illustrate both the motivational power and potential pitfalls of external accountability.

Perhaps most inspiring is our discussion of Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs)—those moonshot aspirations that seem almost impossible yet inspire collective action and innovation. Like JFK's declaration about going to the moon, these ambitious visions can unlock creativity and determination we didn't know we possessed.

Ready to transform your approach to goal-setting? Listen now, and discover how to align your intentions with your actions to truly rise with purpose.

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The quest for purpose often becomes a pressure-filled search for a singular calling or destination, but what if we've been approaching it all wrong? In this vulnerable and thought-provoking conversation, we dismantle the myth that finding your purpose happens in one revelatory moment or that pursuing your passion means you'll "never work a day in your life."

Through personal stories and honest reflections, we explore how purpose frequently reveals itself in retrospect, sometimes emerging from our most challenging moments and redirecting our life's trajectory in unexpected ways. Listen as we share our journeys of finding alignment between mind, heart, and intuition—and the courage required to recognize when we've drifted from our authentic path.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn when we examine how career choices often happen through a combination of intention, circumstance, and sometimes even childhood inclinations that hint at our natural talents. We reflect on the concept of "calling" and whether we're all meant to experience that profound sense of direction that some describe.

Perhaps most powerfully, we celebrate how community becomes fundamental to purpose discovery and fulfillment. Our own women's circle demonstrates how intentional gathering creates spaces where authenticity thrives, accountability flourishes, and ideas transform into meaningful action rather than remaining theoretical discussions.

Ready to shift your perspective on purpose? Join us for this insightful exploration of how staying curious, connecting with your values, and building supportive community might be the real secret to living a purpose-driven life. Subscribe now and discover why purpose is more about the journey of alignment than any final destination.

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