**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

Blog Excerpt: The conversation of boundaries stuck out to me greatly during this episode because Kathy covers a variety of facets that we don’t always think of but are important to remember nonetheless. She brought up the difference in stressors that I think everyone should know about. Not all stressors are bad, even though the word has a negative connotation.

Ways to Engage: Next time you’re feeling stressed, decipher how this may impact you. Is it eustress that can be beneficial for your body? Or is it distress, and you need to take a few moments to breathe. Sometimes we confuse excited stress for nervousness, and it can change our whole mindset by getting a new perspective. Not all stress is bad, and by learning more and creating conversations, we can begin to move past this common misconception.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:07 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 17:11 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 33:38 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 48:11 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 58:16 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 1:15:35 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:24:46 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:25:04 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:31:56 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:34:53 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Excerpt from Blog: Being a healer, Fran is very connected to the physical and spiritual aspects of health. Your body is your vessel (and the only one you get), so it should get the care it deserves. Fran does body work and meditation every day and helps others in these endeavors as well, though healing can look like a variety of things.

Ways to Engage: Try starting a day to day journal of your feelings—both emotional and physical. Correspond these feelings with an activity or exercise that aligns with what you need for the day to either sustain this feeling or develop a healthier outlook for the day.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:18 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 11:35 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 15:43 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 33:30 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 40:42 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 48:48 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 52:19 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 59:07 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:02:25 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:03:27 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

**TW: Mentions of suicide, infertility, stillbirth etc***

Blog Excerpt: We love to have discussions that benefit women, even if they aren’t always deemed “appropriate.” Periods are a fact of life, and it’s imperative that women receive as much information as they can. Isabella Thor is a loving, playful, and orgasmic woman who brings so much to the F.E.E.L conversation.

Ways to Engage: Think of something you’ve wanted to do recently but haven’t found the time to do it. Not something someone else has been bugging you to do or something work related, but an activity that nourishes your soul. Carve time out of your schedule, write it in your planner, and stand by your boundaries to accomplish it. Sometimes you have to push yourself to make the time, but it’s so worth it in the end.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:48 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 27:45 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 51:28 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 1:08:50 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 1:35:11 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:24:48 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:32:21 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Excerpt from Blog: "We talk a lot on the podcast about starting the journey and the importance of staying on the path, even when it becomes difficult. Some areas are easier to conquer than others, but odds are there will be at least one thing that will stop you in your tracks. However, I want people to remember the reason for all of their hard work and to see how rewarding it is when you keep fighting the good fight."

Ways to Engage:Ways to Engage: By starting your journey to living out F.E.E.L, what are some goals you want to see yourself achieve? Make sure these are goals you want to achieve, rather than something an outside voice is telling you to do. Write them down and come back to them every so often to see how your goals have changed. It’s rewarding to remind yourself what you’re working towards and to see how it all comes together over time.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:29 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 11:35 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 17:04 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 26:06 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 34:18 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 41:06 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 49:36 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 56:29 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:03:02 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:04:58 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

**TW Talks of abuse, domestic violence, suicide, sensitive topics**

Blog Excerpt: There’s something in each talking point I could get into, but the one that stuck with me the most was “Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself.” With Dana’s history, it took a long time for her to be able to discover who she truly is, not the person others wanted her to be. It was a survival instinct to conform to what the people around her said, but lately she’s been able to discover herself.

Ways to Engage:Think of a moment in your life that you believe you should forgive yourself for. It can be difficult at first, so start small if that helps. Offering forgiveness to your past self can help you heal and move forward in a healthy way with the future. Meditate, write it down, or do whatever works best for you to conjure up the memories and emotions necessary.

Abuse/Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

Suicide/Crisis Lifeline: 988

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 4:49 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 20:21 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 33:36 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 36:53 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 56:09 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 1:08:31 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:17:21 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:21:49 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:29:14 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:30:24 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis