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In this episode I talk about feeling burnout vs overwhelm, how I'm experiencing it and what I'm doing to help myself. I share my personal self-care practices, how I move my body, the importance of routines and mindfulness, coping with the challenges of family dynamics including the aging narcissists you may have in your life and paying attention to the mind/body connection all while embracing imperfection and self-compassion. Sign up to receive a notification for my latest new podcasts. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://happytappygirl.com/podcast/⁠ Enjoy!

In this episode I cover several topics from the importance of self-care, navigating personal challenges, the emotional load of caregiving, embracing simplicity and connection to remembering that life is happening for you while sharing my personal experiences in all topics discussed. It's a radical time to be alive and I am hopeful of what will unfold as we work our way through the heavy challenges that we are all facing. Sign up to receive a notification for my latest new podcasts. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://happytappygirl.com/podcast/ Enjoy!

In this episode I talk about what I am currently experiencing with my Dad who is having health issues. I will explain what can cause anxiety, frustration and resentment while you are trying to balance wanting to help and also wanting to have your time. I show you how to start making choices instead of decisions and to stop judging yourself for wanting or not wanting to do what society says we have to do. I call it being a soldier to your heart so you can feel more empowered and at ease. Sign up to receive a notification for my latest new podcasts. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get.dashofattitude.com/cathy-speaks-podcast-sign-up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Enjoy!

In this episode I explain the difference between masculine and feminine energy (Surprise!!! It has nothing to do with male or female in the way that you think). As a society, we operate primarily in our masculine energy and it is causing us stress and anxiety. I show you how to begin allowing yourself to be in your feminine energy which will help you get back in balance, feel more relaxed and be in the moment.  I remind you of the importance of surrendering to your power to receive. Enjoy! Sign up to receive a notification for my latest new podcasts. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get.dashofattitude.com/cathy-speaks-podcast-sign-up⁠⁠⁠⁠  Enjoy!

Welcome 2024! In this episode I share with you what I've been doing to have a more intentional year. I give you ideas of how to start your day more centered and grounded. I also guide in focusing on what you want less of so you can create space for what you want more of. I hope you are inspired to be the feeling you want to feel in the world. Sign up to receive a notification for my latest new podcasts. Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://get.dashofattitude.com/cathy-speaks-podcast-sign-up⁠⁠⁠  Enjoy!

This is this next episode in the Get Happy With Cathy series where I help you reclaim your energy and have more fun in your life in 5 minutes. I take you through a short meditation to use when you feel overwhelmed, confused or anxious. You can do this anywhere, anytime that will help you feel more relaxed, reset your nervous system and feel more connected to yourself and life. Sign up to receive a notification for my latest new podcasts. Go to ⁠⁠https://get.dashofattitude.com/cathy-speaks-podcast-sign-up⁠⁠  Enjoy!

We are living in a very chaotic world. Stress seems to be a status symbol and peace seems out of reach, I am here to tell you that everything is okay. In this episode I give you 2 easy steps to find your "Inner Everything is Okay" so you can feel calmer, let go of stress and reconnect to yourself and life itself. Sign up to receive a notification for my latest new podcasts. Go to ⁠⁠https://get.dashofattitude.com/cathy-speaks-podcast-sign-up⁠⁠  Enjoy!

This is the first episode in the Get Happy With Cathy series where I help you reclaim your energy and have more fun in your life in 5 minutes. I explain what cutting energetic cords is, why it's important and how to do it. At the end, I take you through a 2 minute meditation to cut the energetic cord with someone in your life to free your energy from that person so you can feel refreshed and make room for new beginnings. Sign up to receive a notification for my latest new podcasts. Go to ⁠https://get.dashofattitude.com/cathy-speaks-podcast-sign-up⁠  Enjoy!

Is there someone in your life that you want a better relationship with? Relationships can be tricky business. They can be our biggest energy booster or biggest energy drain. They even have direct impact on our overall health. In this episode I give you 5 actions steps that will help you make your relationships nourishing, exciting and fulfilling for you. The action steps can be applied to personal and business relationships.  We all have moments in our lives that are challenging and so do the people we love and work with.  It's easy to stay stuck feeling deflated and unfulfilled while also having the inner knowing that it can be better and "we" can be better. This episode will give you tools to use to make that happen. Sign up to receive a notification for my latest new podcasts. Go to https://get.dashofattitude.com/cathy-speaks-podcast-sign-up  Enjoy!

Have you ever paid attention to what you are saying to yourself?  The easiest form of Self-Care is to talk to yourself in a way that nurtures and supports you. You can give yourself more energy and also discover where you need to be nicer to you. It's a win win. This episode gives you 3 simple steps to do a mental cleanse that will change the way you think and give yourself some love. This is one you will want to lather, rinse, repeat. I  suggest doing it once a week. Sign up to receive a notification for  my latest new podcasts. Go to https://get.dashofattitude.com/cathy-speaks-podcast-sign-up  Enjoy!

This is a follow up episode to Forgiving Yourself for Doing Too Much. A healthy daily routine can be a challenge. In this podcast I talk about my own struggles and how I am creating a daily routine that supports me and nourishes my soul. What you do every day can be a form of Self-Care. Learn easy steps to put into practice right now and within the next few weeks you will create a new daily routine for yourself that gives you more time to "be". The more you "be" the easier it is to break free of living in zombie mode, spending your time in autopilot, so you can connect to what gives you that yummy lust for life. Let your inner guidance shape your outer world. Sign up to receive a notification for my latest new podcasts. Go to https://get.dashofattitude.com/cathy-speaks-podcast-sign-up  Enjoy!

How many times do you feel like you are just busy for the sake of being busy? Do you find yourself doing a relaxing activity and not feeling relaxed? Or maybe you feel like you are giving people 1/2 versions of yourself, including how you show up for you. It's important for you to find balance between doing things for yourself and doing things for others. It's also important that you are doing things for the right people. In this episode I talk about what this can look look, help you determine when you are doing it and the ways you might be trying to compensate for it that aren't supporting you. It's time for you to do from your heart. Remember to sign up for my podcast email list to be entered into a free personalized Self-Care Plan drawing. You must sign up by January 31st, 2023. Go to https://get.dashofattitude.com/cathy-speaks-podcast-sign-up  Enjoy!

C’mon 2023. In this episode I start by honoring what we’ve been through the past few years as humans. Then take you through a short meditation using my 5 Key Principles system to kick off 2023 with a bang. You can do the meditation whether you are in a place where you can close your eyes or walking around doing your daily activity. Listen through to the end where I talk about a personalized Self-Care Plan. Go to https://get.dashofattitude.com/cathy-speaks-podcast-sign-up  Enjoy!

If you are sick or were sick during the Holidays, this episode is for you. I found out I had covid last week and it derailed by Christmas plans. Listen in to find out what I did differently, what I was struggling with and how I am bringing what I learned from the experience into my every day life. If you would like to stay more connected, sign up for my newsletter using the following link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wDhwI0a Enjoy!

What you feed yourself mentally is just as important as the food you feed your body. How many times do you feed your mind and your heart with negativity? It happens in very subtle ways so you may not even be aware of it. In this podcast I share what I did when I realized one of my daily activities was draining me and leaving no room to do a different activity that actually made me feel good. I was able to free up the space I needed to let the good stuff in. The reality is that today's world is intense to live in and you need to do anything that can help you lighten up and lift you up. It doesn't have to be hard either, simple changes will make a huge impact. If you would like to stay more connected, sign up for my newsletter using the following link:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wDhwI0a Enjoy!