i heart life: The How-To of Spiritual Living

Yoga, for me, was a life-changer. When I first discovered it for myself firsthand in 2006, I went in blind but open. Eager for the experience, actually. And I had always heard that you are what you think about. But at that point in my life, I didn’t find it easy to shift my thoughts … Continue reading "EP48: The Benefits of Yoga"

Omari Broussard, mentor and coach, joins me today to discuss how to mind map and the benefits of mind mapping. All the nuances of mind mapping contribute to the overall goal of decluttering your mind–clearing out the cobwebs and allowing your brilliance to peek through during a brainstorming session. Free-flow brainstorming using a mind map … Continue reading "EP47: Mind Mapping"

What is it with fear of rejection? The sweaty palms, the butterflies, the paralyzing sensation. What is at the root of that fear and how can we begin to empower ourselves in face of that fear? This fear affects our behavior. So everything we do in life is an effort to avoid pain, humiliation, and … Continue reading "EP46: Fear Of Rejection"

We dive into how to learn anything with today’s question. The power of our mind is at the root of our being able to learn and accomplish anything. So, how do we tap into that inherent power to learn and achieve anything we want? It’s a lot easier than you think. But before we answer … Continue reading "EP45: ‘Conversation About Life’ Q&A"

What is inner peace? What keeps us from inner peace? How can we achieve inner peace? This week’s episode goes into these questions and reveals the simplicity and ease of falling back into peace whenever you want. As easily as making the decision to have peace. It’s not about achieving peace as it is remembering that … Continue reading "EP44: Inner Peace"

Self-actualization and self-discovery–which are commonly referred to as personal development, self-help, and self-improvement–all titles that have the “quest for perfection” in common. According to psychologist, Alexander Maslow, a man’s life is based on his search for fulfillment and realizing his full potential. Maslow’s philosophy speaks of these ambitions across man’s lifetime. And Maslow’s notable Hierarchy … Continue reading "EP43: Self-Actualization & Self-Discovery"

What is your authentic self? At your core, the only emotion is peace, abundance, freedom, love, and joy. That’s your true nature. In this body, you are peace, love and joy incarnate and you have access to all of those feelings at any time you choose. It may take some working toward it, but know it’s possible. … Continue reading "EP42: Our True Nature"

What is clarity? What are the benefits of clarity? How can you get clarity? Today we discuss these questions and get to the heart of clarity–why does everyone want it?! And what does meditation have to do with it? Well, this is a perfect time to talk about clarity, because did you know 2014 is … Continue reading "EP41: Clarity"

2014 is just a few days new and ready and open to become whatever you want to make of it. Isn’t this an exciting place to be? To be facing a new chance, a new opportunity, a new year to make what you want happen? How can we make this our best year yet? What’s … Continue reading "EP40: A New Year"

Today’s question comes from Helen and she wants to know how she can manifest a better body without the disappointment of yo-yo dieting? How many of us have the same question–especially as we write our resolutions for 2014? There is an essential area that you want to become clear on when attempting to lose weight … Continue reading "EP39: ‘Conversation About Life’ Q&A"

What is fear and how does it show up in our lives? Is it always that debiliating, paralyzing thing that keeps us from moving forward? Yes, it is! Fear is there, will continue to be there, but it doesn’t have to control us. How can you regain your power over it? By becoming present and … Continue reading "EP38: Fear"

Gratitude is that glow you have when you come from a place of love and appreciation. The role of gratitude in making life enjoyable, liveable, and the best it can be is so important. And it’s actually an easy thing to do, be and have–gratitude! Gratitude is not about material possession, money, resources, or status—you … Continue reading "EP37: Gratitude"

Don’t you just love the holidays? The holidays are not always eggnog, candy canes and movie scenes, are they? We have a laundry list of to-dos to get the house ready for guests, a long list of secret santa gifts to buy, errands to run, people to entertain, work to do. It can make your … Continue reading "EP36: Decluttering For The Holidays"

Productivity is a major aspect of manifestation. When you get down to it, manifesting your dreams takes intention and action. But how do you drill down to the most precise action steps to get to your goals, doing what you know how to do and doing it effectively and in a timely manner? You do … Continue reading "EP35: Productivity"

Career clutter is that fear that holds us back, keeping us from moving forward on that project, that new business pitch, public speaking, or asking for that promotion. It keeps us stuck in our insecurity, to the point that we stay put, right where it feels “safe.” Ah, but that’s a false sense of security. … Continue reading "EP34: Career Clutter"