**TW: Mention/description of Rape scenario etc**

Blog Excerpt: I really connected to Chelsea when she was talking about supporting women unapologetically. Growing up, she was always “the nice girl.” When she said this phrase, I remember saying something similar to this in a radio show episode, and it’s always strange to find out how connected our experiences are, but I think that’s what makes women so powerful.

Ways to Engage: Does listening to Chelsea’s episode bring up any past memories of childhood? Being told to be a nice girl when you wanted to do the exact opposite? It can be quite cathartic to write down what you were told to be, what you wanted to be, your emotions around all of it, and who you are now. Throw out the system of what we think raising girls should be like and let them be who they truly are. Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 1:29 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 6:23 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 9:55 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 23:00 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 33:10 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 37:25 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 41:10 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 50:31 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 53:06 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 53:45 ) Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Blog Excerpt: Kari is a great advocate for sexual health, which ties into our physical, mental, and spiritual health as well. As a conscious dating and pleasure coach, Kari is educated in the physical and psychological benefits that pleasure brings to a woman, which is always fascinating to hear about.

Ways to Engage: Think about the questions Kari asks during this episode: “What’s blocking you? What is your sexual story? How do you write or want to rewrite it?” Explore your thoughts, desires, and emotions towards your sexual story. Share it with your partner if you have one or write it down and reflect on it. Remember, pleasure is your birthright and you don’t need a partner to achieve it. Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:34 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 9:39 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 12:44 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 22:52 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 26:48 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 30:35 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 49:18 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 51:23 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 55:05 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 56:18 ) Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Blog Excerpt: You know how your body feels and if something feels uncomfortable, then you need to stand by that statement that something isn’t right. People may try to convince you that it’s all in your head, it’s a minor diagnosis, and maybe even offer up some pills to help the symptom go away. However, Rachelle reminds us to get to the root causes of our pain or uneasiness; treating one part of your concerns may help for a little while, but it won’t heal the whole problem.

Ways to Engage: Next time you go to the doctor’s, even if it’s just for a check-up, think of any concerns you may have beforehand. Write them down and mention any concerns you may have. If you’re not convinced it’s what is best for you, then seek out other opinions. No one knows your body more than you do and it’s important we treat it with the respect it deserves.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:39 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 11:42 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 13:38 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 29:02 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 41:02 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 21:18 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 48:07 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 54:21 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 59:31 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:02:17 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis