In this weeks episode Jill Hollander shares her inspiring story of resilience and courage in the face of multiple health challenges. From a young age, Jill learned to speak up for herself and live her life on her own terms, not letting her diagnoses define her. She emphasizes the importance of naming and claiming your feelings, reframing challenges, and finding your yes in the darkness. Jill also discusses the power of authenticity, taking your power back, and embracing change. She highlights the significance of asking for help, setting boundaries, and building a support squad. Jill's journey teaches us the importance of recognizing our own courage and finding our voice. In this conversation, Jill Hollander and I discuss various aspects of navigating relationships and personal growth. We explore topics such as overcoming resistance and commitment, navigating different beliefs and priorities, embracing change, prioritizing self-care and boundaries, the importance of authenticity and communication, developing a strong sense of self, and taking small steps and seeking support in challenging times. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, self-advocacy, and surrounding oneself with a supportive network.

About Jill:

Featured in U.S News and World Report, Associated Press, Entrepreneur and the American Heart Association, Jill Hollander is a speaker, certified life and health coach, and writer who inspires those around her to recognize their courage, reframe their challenges and reinvent their lives. By recognizing her own innate fighting spirit and conviction at a very early age, Jill has established herself as an authority on authentic confidence and unparalleled resilience. Simultaneously using the power of her own story to empower people to find their YES in every facet of their lives, Jill helps people around the world gain perspective and boldly claim what is truly important. Born with a congenital heart defect that required a heart transplant before her high school graduation, she has since had not just one, but six, triumphant responses to every Lymphoma diagnosis, each one only deepening her determination to rise above, to honor the transitions and to actively craft a life of purpose. Whether speaking to individuals about the importance of not just prevailing, but thriving, in the face of adversity, to corporations about building resilient teams within their organizations, Jill is living proof that we don’t have to simply play the cards we were dealt. We have the power to use them to win the game.

Connect with Jill:

Website: www.jillhollander.com

Linked In Profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-hollander-1988501aa/

Facebook Business:

https://www.facebook.com/iamjillhollander

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/iamjillhollander/

In this weeks episode, I connected with Cynthia Phelps, founder of Inner Ally, a trauma-informed company that focuses on improving mental wellness through self-compassion. Cynthia shares her personal journey of discovering the power of the inner voice and how it can impact mental health. She explains how her own struggles with her inner voice led her to create Inner Ally, a character-based system that helps people practice self-compassionate language. The conversation also explores the importance of breaking generational patterns and becoming mindful of our inner voice. Cynthia emphasizes the power of thoughts and stories in shaping our experiences and offers practical tips for cultivating a more compassionate inner voice. We discuss the importance of releasing shame and allowing wounds to heal by speaking out loud about them. We emphasize the need to create space for others to show up authentically and let go of roles that no longer serve us. We also explore the process of deconditioning and showing up as our fully embodied, authentic selves. This conversation delves into the power of discernment and finding balance in our lives. We discuss the importance of listening to our inner critic and inner ally, and creating compassionate language for ourselves. Our conversation concludes with a discussion on embodiment practices, triggers, and the importance of giving and receiving in relationships. Cynthia discusses the importance of self-compassion and accountability in personal growth and relationships. We explore the role of being on your own and taking responsibility for your actions, as well as the power of rewiring behavior and showing compassion to oneself. Ultimately, we both emphasize the importance of embracing one's unique path and living life to the fullest.

Dr. Phelps is a Stanford Ambassador of Compassion, International Speaker, Certified Mindfulness Instructor, and Founder of InnerAlly, a trauma-Informed company building tools, courses, and mobile apps to improve mental wellness based on the science of self-compassion. She has extensive experience in learning and behavior change and has been developing mental health tools since 2009. Her expertise is in helping people to use their inner voice as their superpower to get what they want out of life. Her background in pharmacology and neuroscience helps her create programs and products for effective health behavior change. Cynthia started InnerAlly after having a profound recovery experience with implementing self-compassion in her own life, and now she facilitates live and online trainings and private programs to help others to make their own breakthroughs. InnerAlly celebrates the power of creating a kind and supportive inner voice to change your life for the better.
Cynthia Phelps, PhD - Founder, InnerAlly

Cynthia@InnerAlly.com
InnerAlly.com
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In this episode, Sasha Harris-Greenidge and I discuss the journey of self-discovery and breaking free from societal expectations. We explore the power of authenticity and the impact of social media on personal growth. We nerded out on all different concepts of human design and gene keys, highlighting the importance of understanding one's unique design and shadows. Sasha emphasized the significance of trusting one's intuition and taking action based on inner guidance. Our conversation concludes with a focus on coming home to oneself and utilizing tools for self-discovery. We discuss the importance of self-study and being aware of what comes up in our lives. We also discuss the impact of overstudying and the fear of not knowing enough, and the importance of setting boundaries and communicating expectations in relationships. Our conversation touches on the topics of authenticity, vulnerability, and the connection between vulnerability and authenticity. We concluded with a discussion on shining our light, embracing change, and the shift towards feminine energy. Sasha Harris-Greenidge the Inner Self Guide of
Sasha's Essentials LLC.
She has a BA in Psychology and has been in Special
Education as an educator for 20 years. She is a Certified IGNITE Mindset Coach.

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