Even in a world where we're more connected than ever, studies show that over half of Americans report feeling lonely. If you've ever felt this way, you are not alone-and there is nothing wrong with you.

In this episode, we explore a gentle, grounded approach to understanding loneliness and shifting it into something meaningful. You'll learn how to:

-normalize the feeling of lonliness without judgment

-reframe quiet moments as opportunities for deeper connection

-step outside the "small world" of constant scrolling and into something more expansive

-use simple, mindful practices to feel more present and grounded

-take small, realistic steps toward connection-without overwhelm

We also talk about how loneliness can show up in different ways-whether you're surrounded by people or spending more time alone-and how both experiences are valid.

You'll hear a perspective inspired by a church message about expanding beyond the limited view of our phones and opening our lives to something greater through faith, presence and giving.

This episode includes a short grounding moment to help you reconnect with yourself and feel supported, even in quiet spaces.

Loneliness doesn't mean your dissconnected it may be an invitation to reconnect more deeply with others with yourself, and with God.

You are not alone, and your presence matters!

Thank you for listening! Katie

I love hearing from you! info@lavendermind.com

In today's episode of Lavender Mind:Rituals to Recenter, we walk through a simple but powerful tool called the Wheel of Life-a way to gently assess different areas of your life and reconnect with what truly matters.

This isn't about perfection ofr fixing everything.

It's about awareness, alignement, and creating a vision that actually feels peaceful and true to you.

You'll learn how to:

Use the Wheel of Life to identify what feels out of balance

Reconnect with your priorities in this season of life

Create a simple, meaningful vision without overwhelm

Take one small step toward feeling more like yourself again

This episode is especially for moms who are doing everything but want to feel more present, calm, and aligned in their daily lives.

if this episode helped you feel more grounded, follow the podcast and share it with another mom who could use a gentle reset.

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In today's episode, I share a real life moment when my chicks got out and everything turned into little chicken chaos-feathers, mess and all.

Instead of rushing to fix it, what if we pause and notice our thoughts of possibly "this should not be happening."

When we question our stories around the "mess in life" often our story is bigger than the mess. This is where all the stress comes from.

This is a quiet invitation to:

release resistance to what's happening

meet the moment without judgement

find calm, even when life feels overwhelming

Inspired by a book I read long ago, Byron Katie's book on "Loving What Is"

Take a breath...

and come back to yourself.

"I meet this moment as it is"

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Have an amazing day!!!! Katie Ballanco

but finding a rhythm that actually fits your life?

In this episode, we talk about letting go of all or nothing routines and creating simple, achievable rituals that meet you where you are. The kind you can return to-again and again-without pressure.

Because perfection does not stick, rhythms that feel supportive and sustainable do!

When your rituals fit your life, you don't have to force them. They begin to carry you.

Ideas in this episode:

Why perfect routines often lead to burnout

How to create rituals that feel easy and repeatable

The power of choosing the path of least resistance

How small daily rhythms build real, lasting change

Somthing to try:

Instead of overhauling your day, start here:

Morning 2-5 minutes of stillness or intention

Midday one mindful pause (a breath, a reset)

Evening reflect one thing that went well

That's it

Let it be simple. Let it be achievable. Let it repeat.

Perfect plan is not needed.

We all need rhythms we can keep going in our lives.

Rense, repeat gently-like those expensive yoga pants!

Let's connect!

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Why control often shows up as anxiety and overthinking.

How caring deeply can turn into control.

What it means to come back to presence in real life moments.

A grounded definition of presence (felt in our body)

The difference between controlling outcomes and being anchored in trust

The metophor of trees and storms-and how roots deepen through difficulty

What happens when we loosen our grip (space, peace, synchronicity,relief)

Why peace often feels like a deep exhale instead of a perfect situation

How surrender is not giving up-but releasing resistance

Highlights:

You can care deeply without controlling outcomes

Presence is a felt experience of being grounded in the moment

You are not meant to hold everything together

Letting go of control creates space for peace and clarity

Strength is not rigidity it is rootedness and flexibility in life's storms

Peace often arrives when we stop gripping so tightly

Practice:

Take a moment to pause and check in with your body:

Drop shoulders, uncleanch jaw, take a slow breath

Ask:

What am I trying to control that I can let go?

Return to presence.

Return to center

Thank you for being here!

Let's connect! I am a busy mom/wife/farmgirl-I post a little! I am trying to show up more:))))))))

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As humans, we are not new to hard times. Throughout history, we've faced challenges-and still found ways to care, connect, rebuild, and move forward.

In this episode, we explore how to stay aware without becoming consumed, and how presence and compassion are not just personal practices-but powerful ways to contribute to the world around us.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained, this episode will gently guide you back to what matters most: this moment, your breath, and the good that still exists.

-You don't have to carry the weight of the entire world.

-Awareness and presence can co-exist

-Small moments of compassion create a ripple effect

Affirmation of the week:

????????I am aware. I am resilient. I choose presence and compassion.

If you feel like this would help someone, please share. Thank you for being here.

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In this episode, I share a real-life story from a long Confirmation Mass-when a broken shoe could have easily pulled me out of the moment (it did briefly) into stress, distraction, and overwhelm. Instead, it became a reminder: life doesn't pause until everything is perfect.

If you're navigating a full season-graduations, moving, celebrations, or just everyday demands of life-this episode will gently guide you back to presence.

You'll walk away with 3 simple, practical tools to help you stay grounded, even when life feels busy and unpredicable.

3 Practical Ways to Stay Present:

1. Anchor the Moment-Pause, breathe and remind yourself: "I am here for this"
2. Take the Next Best Step- Instead of solving everything, focus on the next best step
3. Create Micro-Moments of Presence-Gently return to the moment-even for a few seconds

Affirmation: I am busy, and I am present....right here, right now.

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So often, we hold ourselves back because we feel like we should already have it figured out...but what if you allowed yourself to be a beginner?

This episode is a reminder to release perfection, soften into the present moment, and come back home to yourself.

I'm also sharing a personal reflection from creating my affirmation cards and how embracing a beginner's mind is helping me move frorard with more peace and less pressure.

This week's affirmation: "I allow mkyself to begin again."

Take a breath, reset, and remember-you can always start fresh.

Inside This Episode

-What beginner's mind really means

-How perfectionism creates overwhelm

-A simple shift into curiosity and presence

-A grounding mini practice you can return to anytime

Join the Community:

If you are wanting more support

-Weekly affirmation card drops

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-it's free

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As always, Thanks for being here! Have a wonderful day! Katie N Ballanco

In this episode, we share:

• How to use gifts you feel called to
• How to stay grounded in overwhelm
• How to trust God's direction
• How to listen for God's direction
• How to discover your own gifts and use them
• Using gifts for others is a wonderful way to overtake overwhelm
• How purpose does not have to be what the world says it is, it can be what the world considers small.

So, so good!!!!

James also has a podcast and a book for Men trying to deepen their relationship with God. Links below:

https://kingdommeninaction.com/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDV1K98M?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_C7F7E8CCY9ZD9K35R9XC&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_C7F7E8CCY9ZD9K35R9XC&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_C7F7E8CCY9ZD9K35R9XC&bestFormat=true

In this episode of Lavender Mind, We can reflect on a simple moment-receiving a bouquet of Gerber daisies-and how slowing down to truly notice their detail opened to door to something deeper.

Through awareness, creativity, and faith, we explore how the smallest shift in attention can gently reshape the way we experience our lives.

Because sometimes, it's not that life becomes beautiful...

it's that we begin to see that it always was.

What you'll experience:

A gentle reflection on noticing the present moment

How awareness can shift your perspective over time

The connection between creativity, attention and meaning

A short grounding practice to come back to center

Closing thought

Nothing about this moment is ordinary.

come back to center, Katie

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In this episode, we explore a gentle, science-backed practice called mental subtraction-imagining a treasured moment never happened to fully awaken appreciation for it.

You'll learn how to:

Settle your body and nervous system with simple somatic cues (soft jaw, relaxed shoulders, steady breath)

Select a meaningful memory and trace the chain of choices, timing, and support that brought it to life

Explore "near misses" and small yeses you almost didn't say

Shift from autopilot gratitude to genuine awe and appreciation

This practice is designed to be repeated throughout the week with different memories, helping cultivate presence, resilience, and gratitude in everyday life.

Whether you're new to mindfulness or not this practice invites us to come back to center and feel the depth of your own experiences-beyond just remembering, but truly feeling.

Reflective Question: What moment in your life becomes more meaningful when you imagine it might never happened?

Resources and Links:

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In this episode, we explore decision fatique and why it's not about laziness or lack of willpower-it's your brain running out of energiy. You'll learn:

What decision fatique feels like when it happens

How your nervous system responds to constant overload

A quick reset to calm your mind and restore clarity

Practical micro-habits to reduce everyday decisions without overhauling your life

Whether you are a busy parent, a creative or someone trying to get through the day with more ease, this episode gives tools to do just that. It will help you come back to center.

Try this: Take a slow breath, pause, and notice one small moment around you. Even the tiniest of presence can make a big difference.

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Life can feel a little or a lot overwhelming and busy. Our minds can follow these rhythms if we are not aware and allow that to happen. We can go from one task to the next, one worry to the next. In this episode, we explore the simple practice of returning to the present moment.

Through allowing our minds to come back to center, allowing ourselves to come back to the moment, to where we are on this earth, we can center. Through mindfulness, small creative moments, and a gentle reflection on fatih and trust, this episode invites you to pause and reconnect with what is happening right now.

You'll also hear how creativity- whether painting, journaling, cooking, you fill in the blank, can help quiet the mind and bring you back to a place of calm.

In this episode we explore:

• Returning to present moment
• How creativity can calm the mind
• A simple one-minute mindfulness practice
• Trusting the process and taking small steps of faith

A small practice for today:

Take one minute to pause. Notice your breath, your surroundings, and how your body feels. If you'd like, try a creative act-a few lines in a journal, a quick sketch, a new recipe, or simply doing something with your hands while staying present.

Let it be simple, let it be imperfect.

Presence often begins with one small moment.

I would love to hear your thoughts on your creative choice. Let me know-info@lavendermind. com

Have a wonderful day! Thank you for being here! Katie Nicosia Ballanco

• Identity vs circumstance
• Why affirmations don't work during dysregulation
• The layering process: Ground first, then reframe
• How repitition shapes the subconscious
• Why small wins count
• How survival changes perspective
• The difference between toxic positivity
• The difference between toxic positivity and planted posture

Release------Gound the body

Realign------Choose the narrative

Radiate------Embody the posture

Grounding waters the soil.

Mantras (personal phrases) plant the seeds.

Phrases to Experiment With

"Life loves me."

It's fun being me."

Notice the resistance.- Think of the old Saturday Night Skits on this and laugh!!!!

Notice yourself laughing and softening.

Notice what the body does.

No faking only planting!

A Reminder

Maybe your season feels wierd.

Maybe it's heavy.

But we all have wins.

Surviving-Trying again-Showing up-Healing-Starting over.

Even small wins count!!!

If this sparked something and you think a buddy would benefit, please share the love!!!!!

Let's connect!!! I love hearing from you, even a hello, no reason needed!!!

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Have a wonderful day! Katie Nicosia Ballanco

• Why the pressure to stay high vibe can feel overwhelming
• How the thought "I should be somewhere else by now" creates nervous system tension
• The difference between grounding and bypassing
• A shift to help bring you back to the present moment

A Grounding Reframe from the Episode:

Instead of fighting where I think I should be,

I choose to honor where I am.

Right now, this is where I am.

This is NOT giving up on growth-

It's stopping the war with the present so the body can settle.

Thank you for being here.

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What does trust look like in real life?

Sometimes it looks like a brand-new puppy.

Chewed pillows.

And standing in the middle of what looks lide snow-except you live in southern Louisiana, and it's actually pillow stuffing scattered everywhere.

In this episode, we talk about trust as a practice, not a personality trait.

Not something you "have" once life feels safe-but something you return to again and again, right in the middle of uncertainty, mess and everyday moments.

We explore:

-Why trust is really about where your attention goes

-How gratitude gently calms the nervous system without pretending everything is fine

-What it means to regulate worries to the periphery instead of letting them sit at the center of your mind

-And how coming back to center-again and again-is its own form of trust

This is a quiet reflective episode, with a little bit of life humor that I seem to never escape. It is a reminder that you don't have to solve the worlds problems or your own to feel into this Trust.

We can always choose where our attention goes.

Closing idea- "I come back to center, again and again."

If you enjoyed this, share it with someone you think would enjoy it. I always appreciate you being here! If you would like to get in touch with me. Info@lavendermind.com

Thanks and have a wonderful day!!!! Katie

If you are looking for more ways to help re center, below is a link to Rituals to Recenter: audios to help calm the nervous system.

https://lavendermind.gumroad.com/l/amygf

It is great to hold yourself to a high standard. I am not saying laziness is the winner here.

Often times perfection is fear dressed up in a costume. It says, wait, polish and postpone.

In this episode, I share why perfection doesn't bring peace, and how waiting for the right time can keep us disconnected from what matters most.

This episode is an invitation to stop waiting for ideal conditions-and make space for what matters, right now.

In this episode, we explore:

Why perfection is often about control, not excellence

How waiting for the "perfect time" delays life

How imperfect beginnings can become powerful go-lights

A simple reframe to help you move forward without pressure

What is something meaningful you've been postponing because life feels too full-and where could you make a small space for it today?

"You don't need perfect conditions-just a place to begin."

Thank you for being here, have a wonderful day.

Let's connect! if you would like to follow me on social or email me:

info@lavendermind.com

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I am currently setting up a Substack account for updates through email.

I am also painting more, I will be sharing techniques and pieces I am having fun with on my socials. I appreciate you, have a wonderful day!

In this episode, I share two simple stories-painting with a 13 year old neighbor and dancing with my mom at my wedding-that reveal a truth: peace lives in the present.

We explore how overwhelm comes from trying to hold the whole canvas of life at once, and how returning to one square at a time allows courage, creativity, and divine guidance to meet us right where we are.

This episode is an invitation to stop waiting for certainty and start moving with trust.

Sometimes, all you need to do is kick and smile!

Takeaway:

One square, One kick, One brave breathe at a time.

Reflection:

Where in your life are you trying to see the whole picture instead of focusing on the square right in front of you?

Have a wonderful day!

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Ever feel like your brain has 20 tabs open?

In today's comeback episode, Katie Shares 2 simple ways to come back to center when life gets to be too much, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and on autopilot. These are gentle practical rituals to recenter you in real life-no perfect routine required.

I would love to here from you! info@lavendermind.com

Everything triggered me

I felt completely off

Joy was an old freind

I could not focus

I felt like I was alone

I felt like my purpose was silly

I was a mess!!!!!!! I jokingly said to a friend, I have not been very mindful lately. It hit me like a ton of bricks! It was a great teacher though. I realize the importance of these practices. It was chrystal clear when I go back in my groove, I don’t want to go back. I felt so unanchered!!!! It is my north star practice! It is so simple, but so very profound!

Thank you for being here!!! I am grateful for you!!!

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Marsha shares how she went from hopelessness and self-doubt to a life rooted in confidence, faith and purpose. She talks about the pivotal moments when God showed up, even in her darkest seasons, and how that divine guidance helped her reclaim her life.

This episode will remind you that no matter how broken or unseen you feel, healing is possible and your story can become a source of light for others.

Together, we discuss:

-Overcoming trauma and rebuilding self-worth

-How to find confidence after deep pain and self-doubt

-Faith as a lifeline in moments of despair

-What healing looks like after abuse and addiction in the family

-How to turn pain into purpose and step into your calling

Marsha’s story will touch your soul. It’s full of trial and hope. Her heart-centered wisdom and faith will inspire you to believe that transformation is possible-no matter where you start.

Powerful quote from the Episode:

“God met me in the middle of my pain-and that’s where healing began.”-Marsha Tucaling

Listen when you need:

-A reminder that you are not alone

-Faith in the middle of self-doubt

-Courage to face your past and rise stronger

To contact Marsha:

mtucaling@yahoo.com

http://@marshamarsha.marsha

https://facebook.com/ashet07

Leukemia taught me:

Time is a gift and not to waste it

The importance of using our gifts fully-don’t wait for that perfect moment

Mindset tools from my hippy doctor and mom and how our mind is a tool that transforms everything (especially when we have been stripped of health, wealth or you insert your painpoint)

Reflection questions to help pause, reconnect and live deliberately

By the end, my hope is that you breathe, focus and step into your life with more presence because you are amazing!

Thank you for being here, please share with a friend if you think they might enjoy it!

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St.Jude saves lives- my friend is running the marathon in Dec. here is the link below. All proceeds go 100% to St. Jude Hospital. No family has a medical bill!!!

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Have an amazing day! Katie

Maybe it is not that you are not enough, it’s that you care so much!!!!!

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Through guided visualization and mindful reflection, you’ll discover how presence and stillness can smooth the lines of stress and reconnect you with your inner calm.

I hope you enjoy this episode, thank you for being here today! I appreciate you!

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In this episode, I explore the idea that time isn’t something we move through….it’s something that moves through us. Inspired by Deepok Chopra’s question, “Do we exist in time, or does time exist in us?” I invite you to reimagine your relationship with time through mindfulness, breath, and awareness.

Discover how to expand your moments, release the rush, and step into the infinite now-all without escaping to another planet, although, lol:))))

Tune in to learn how you can bend time by just being fully alive in this one.

I appreciate you! Have a wonderful, timeless day! Katie

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Tune in, take notes and start living with the peace, joy, and miracles on their way.

I have applied this to easy and hard seasons!

If you are looking to go from Overwhelm to Aligned, I have a program just for that. For more information, you can reach out info@lavendermind.com

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Have a wonderful day! I always appreciate you being here! Take care, Katie

What are your favorite clips that crack you up? Humor heals!!!!!

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We will explore:

Why your nervous system does this

The difference between shame and signal

Simple practices to pause, breathe, nand realign your energy

A gentle, you can do anywhere

This episode is perfect for busy women, moms and anyone who wants to move from chaos to calm while reconnecting to their creativity and inner peace.

Be on the lookout for my free 3 day Calm and create reset coming soon!!!! A mindful art and energy reset to help you reconnect with your peace and creativity. Stay tuned so you don’t miss it!

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If you would like to save 15% off on http://fusionaryformulas use Lavender at checkout.

Thank you so much for being here today! Have a wonderful day! Katie B.

Thank you for being here! I appreciate you very much!

If you are interested in working one on one, I am taking clients. My course is to go from overwhelm to clarity in order to create/manifest the life you were designed to live. http://lavendermind.com

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use LAVENDERMIND during checkout for Dr. Shivani Gupta’s amazing products.

Until next time, have a wonderful week! Katie B.

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If you would like to be on my show, please reach out.

I have openings for one on one coaching, I have a curriculum that is for anyone wanting to leave overwhelm behind and create something new. The creating is up to you-new career, new body, new mindset. That is the fun part, once you have the space for it mentally. It is a 6 month program built on your time schedule. No strings if you would like more information. You can email me or set up a call on my website.

As always, I am thankful you are here!!!! Please share if it resonates with you or you think it would add value to someones life.

Have an amazing day!!! Katie B.

If enjoy this show, please leave a review. It helps awesome people like you find it. I appreciate you being here so much.

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As always, thank you! I appreciate your time, I hope this show offers insights so that you can show up with more energy and joy!!!! -Katie B.

If you have not had a chance to listen to my interview with Dr. Shivani Gupta, take a minute to listen to her insights!!

She is offering 15% off if you put LAVENDERMIND at checkout! :http://fusionaryformulas

I love to hear from you, email me and let me know what you love about the show, or if you would like to work with me. http://lavendermind If you are in the world of mindfulness, mindset and wellness and would love to be interviewed, please reach out!

If you liked this meditation, share it with someone who might need it. Have a wonderful day, Katie

Thank you for being here, if this brings you peace, please share with someone else who may need to take a pause.

In this episode, I sit down with James Oliver, founder and CEO of Atlas Bars, to talk about mindset, resilience, entrepreneurship, and nutrition.

James shares the story behind creating a clean, high-protein bar designed to not create cravings and have zero nutrients! It is actually made with ingredients that are whole and nourishing, imagine!!!!!

We dive into his why, the discipline and mindset that fuel his leadership, and how he built Atlas bars from a kitchen experiment into one of the fastest growing nutrition brands.

James is a true inspiration, he shares a deep story about a poster he used during the beginning days. It goes to show how he used perspective to shift his mindset when he would question anything.

He touches upon a mindful practice that helps him in all areas of life, ultra marathons and running a successful business.

I know that you will have so many takeaways from this episode on staying the course, whether it is for your business, family, fitness or wellness routine, James is truly a wonderful human to model. Enjoy!

If you would like to try his bars, check out the link below!

atlasbars.com

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If you enjoy this episode, let me know! I love hearing from y’all!!!!! Have a wonderful day! Katie

Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her Master’s in Ayurvedic Sciences and her PhD on Tumeric. Inflammation is a root cause for many health issues in our live and we have the power to overcome it. Her passion is teaching at-home remedies to reduce inflammation naturally will help you enjoy more energy, less brain fog, less pain, and ultimately achieve vibrant health! Dr. Shivani Gupta practiced Ayurvedic medicine for over 20 years and her approach is to show you the tools in your toolkit, so you can reach for them every time you need them. She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain.

She offers so many free resources:

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-How sobriety was a decision Molly made and stuck to even when it was really hard

-Breaking free from the trap of perfectionism in health, wellness, and daily habits

-Some ways to lean into eating more plants with each meal

-Benefits of leaning into a plant-based way of eating that works for you-judgement free zone

Take a listen to this one! Molly’s insight on life are beautiful and allow us to just be human and raw and love ourselves with all of our “stuff.” She shares mindset, nutrition and real life inspiration!

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We dive into:

How to use your cycle as an ally for energy, clarity, and focus

How to listen to your body during different times of your cycle.

The rising rates of divorce during menopause and what couples can do to navigate this season with strength and awareness

Tools for aligning with your body and creating a healthier, more empowered life

If you’ve ever felt like your hormones were running the show, this episode will give you hope-and practical strategies to bring your body back into balance.

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Together, we explore how to:

Reclaim time and energy in a world full of distractions.

Take action when feeling overwhelmed

Find flow, creativity and meaning beyond external success

Take simple, powerful steps toward the dreams you thought you had to give up

If you have ever felt like life pulled you away from what really matters, this episode will remind you that it’s never too late to reclaim your story, your time and your dreams.

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In this episode, I talk about:

My favorite seen from Elf- totally not really realated to mindfulness, well actually I do tie it in.

What dysregulation really is in simple everyday language.

How it shows up in your mind and your body when you’r stressed or overwhelmed.

Practical bite sized tools to use when you are about to lose your (fill in the blank)

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We explore:

How stress and overwhelm impact the skin and accelerate aging.

Everyday practices to nourish both skin and spirit.

How to look for clean ingredients in your products.

This is more than skincare-it’s whole-body wellness, rooted in science and self-care.

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Andrea shares her journey of turning flower pressing from a hobby into a thriving national brand. We talk about how she uses mindfulness to manage her very busy life and business. She gives tips for overwhelm, anxiety and scaling a creative business. If meditation was ever somthing you have considered, listen in because she gives insight as to how it has changed not only her life, but everyone around her.

This conversation is packed with wisdom for creatives, moms and really anyone ready to align passion with purpose while staying grounded and calm.

What you’ll learn in this episode!!

What inspired Andrea to start this very successful business

The mindful shifts that helped her grow with grace

The emotional connection within her brand

Practical tips from someone that is living their creative calling

About Andrea Cole

Andrea Cole is the founder and CEO of dbandrea, a flower preservation company that transforms wedding bouquets into stunning keepsakes. She started in 2016 and has grown into a nationally recognized brand while serving as Director of Marketing and Communications for WIPA Dallas- Fort Worth. Her company has also partnered with Miss America for 2 years now.

You will not want to miss this episode! It was a pleasure learning about Andrea and her life and business!

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I would love to hear from you. If you have any topics or would like to be a guest, please reach out.

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Thank you all for all of your support! It is always appreciated. Have a wonderful day!

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Jackie B. is a dynamic coach, speaker, business strategist and entrepreneur dedicated to helping others unlock their true potential and live a life without limits. She talks about digging deap during hard times, getting quiet and truly listening to God’s calling. She is a true inspiration! You are in for a treat. Check out all the amazing things Jackie is up to!!!!

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If you feel overwhelmed or want to make some positive transformation through small sustainable change, I am excepting 1:1 clients currently. My links are below, you can book a free call or send me a DM on instagram.

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Today is about realigning to core values.

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If you are looking for 1 on 1 coaching. I have designed a 4 step method that helps walk through going from overwhelm to alignment, so that you can create the life you are looking for. Reach out, links below:

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If you would like to make some shifts in your life, if you are feeling overwhelmed and don’t know how to get unstuck, I have a method that helps with this exact thing. Reach out to me, the first call is free. My calender link is on my linktree. You can also, reach out to me by email.

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Be on the lookout for my app and community coming!!!! I am so excited, details coming soon!!!

I am currently looking for a few clients to help me build this course out. If you are interested in making some transformation in a 90 day timeframe using, accountability, mindset and mindfulness, please reach out, dm on instagram, tiktok or send a message to info@lavendermind.com.

Hey guys! Be on the lookout for my Community app. I am behind the scenes building it!! I am so excited!!!! Details to follow!!!!!

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I am accepting one on one clients currently. You can email me-sequinznglitter@yahoo.com or jump on my calender or use instagram to dm. We will dive into 6 weeks of calls on your time schedule. The first call is a discovery call, no pressure. I look forward to my one on one clients. If this speaks to you, pleae reach out.

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Let’s connect! If you are interested in working together to make some changes, I am opening up again this spring to work with only a few moms interested in moving from chaos to calmer momlife. You can reach out by using the links above. The first call is just a discovery call. No pressure for the first meeting, it is always fun to meet and discover ways that I can serve you. I will be closing these doors in a few weeks. Take care!

How can we as parents be an anchor for our loved ones? Honoring other’s differences is a way to lead peacefully. Our world has very differnt people in it. It is a beautiful thing when we can honor each other in a way to balance each other. This is the anchor we can give in such a divided world.

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This episode acts as a refresher of what mindfulness is and is not. What are the benefits? What can you do to practice it in your life. I am all about practical advice. The benefits are worth the investment!

If you would like to learn more about mindfulness, you are welcome to reach out. I help busy men and women who want more peace in their hectic lives. We can jump on a call and share a cup of coffee. No pressure at all, no crazy sales pitch, I promise. I love to talk, and share what has helped me.

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Let’s connect! Follow me on whatever social media you enjoy. If you are interested in making transformation, especially using mindfulness and creativity to do so, let’s connect! I help men and women find their creative purpose or make time for it. We all have somthing that wants to be expressed, art, cooking, dancing, writing or anything you love. I think it whispers to us all the time, in other people or when we get excited to do somthing. Don’t wait to do those things!!!! I help guide people back to that part of themselves.

“Don’t die with your song inside!”- Wayne Dyer

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Cheri Bech’s devotional is a beautiful example of living in Faith. Let it guide you through 2025.

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Using Beginner’s mind to see the world.

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Mindfulness teaches our mind how to nonjudgmentally be with the moment we are in. This is sometimes hard to do. I just recently lost a year’s worth of work, and am practicing being only in each moment. I am also paying attention to those stories that come up when times are a little harder. Let us remember that we are all resileint and that all we have is the very moment that we are in.

This episode was based on The Art and Science of Connection, Kassley Killam.

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