This episode is a compassionate call to notice the red flags our bodies raise, recognize our limitations, and honor our needs.Many women in perimenopause and menopause experience brain fog and memory loss, but this is seldom talked about openly. Drawing from my own recent experiences, and with support from Dr. Gabor Maté's book When the Body Says No, we explore the ways our bodies communicate distress, often through symptoms we might overlook—like memory lapses, mental fatigue, or even physical illness.

Key Topics:

• The impact of chronic stress on mental faculties and overall wellbeing.
• How small and significant stresses accumulate, often unnoticed, shaping who we become.
• Practical insights on tuning in to bodily signals and making space for rest and recalibration.
• Affirmations that remind us of our worth beyond productivity or societal expectations.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the fast pace of life, battling stress, or noticing changes in your mental clarity, this episode offers permission to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters. We close with a powerful affirmation to guide you on this journey: "I am valued, accepted, and loved as I am. It is safe to be me."

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In this heartfelt episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, my guest Cheryl Lardner (co-founder of Wishkeeper) and I dive into an essential yet often overlooked topic: preparing for life’s uncertainties.

Wishkeeper is an innovative web app designed to help people organize important life information, documents, and personal wishes to ensure their loved ones are cared for during challenging times.

Cheryl shares how the tool can ease family burdens, prevent conflicts, and provide peace of mind. Listen as they explore the emotional and practical aspects of organizing your legacy and preparing for life’s unpredictable events.

Key Topics Covered:

1. What is Wishkeeper?

2. The Importance of Organizing Your Legacy

3. Features That Make Wishkeeper Unique

4. Minimizing Family Conflicts Through Clarity

5. Cheryl’s Personal Journey and Business Lessons

Connect with Cheryl Lardner and Learn More About Wishkeeper

• Visit Wishkeeper’s official website: wishkeeper.com.au for more information, resources, and personal stories about how Wishkeeper is helping families.
  
  

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Episode Summary:

I sat down with Ben Lai, founder of Sales Ethos, to explore the subject of sales and introversion. Ben shares his journey from nursing to becoming a sales expert, driven by his goal of professional speaking and his desire to care for people. He discusses the misconceptions people, especially introverts, have about sales, and how ethical selling aligned with personal values can lead to long-term success. Ben and I dive deep into how introverts can find their voice in the sales world, balance assertiveness with humility, and remain true to their values while thriving in business.

Key Topics:

• Ben’s background: from nursing to sales
• The meaning behind the term "Sales Ethos" and why values matter in business
• Why introverts struggle with sales and how to overcome it
• How to sell ethically without feeling "pushy"
• The importance of detaching from the sales outcome
• Building confidence by reflecting on past successes
• Balancing assertiveness with humility in sales
• Sales techniques rooted in psychology
• The role of mindset in becoming an effective salesperson

Memorable Quotes:

• “Sales is service; it’s not about manipulation.”
• “Ethical sales are the key to long-term success.”
• “Believe in yourself, and if you can’t yet, borrow someone else’s belief in you.”
• “Our prospective clients will believe in us to the degree that we believe in ourselves.”

Guest Bio:

Ben Lai is the founder of Sales Ethos, a business dedicated to teaching ethical sales techniques grounded in personal values. With a background in nursing, Ben combines his passion for helping others with his sales expertise to help introverts and entrepreneurs excel in sales without compromising their integrity.

Connect with Ben Lai:

• Website: Sales Ethos
• LinkedIn: Ben Lai on LinkedIn

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