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This week's episode I share with you some of my current as well as all-time favorite podcasts. Some of the podcasts that I love won't be much of a surprise to you, while others might have you seriously judging me...and that's ok.  I'd love to hear from YOU! Tell me what you're currently listening to or what one of my favorite podcasts is! Connect with me on Instagram  or direct at theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com Podcast links:Up First: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510318/up-firstConsider This: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510355/considerthisNew York Times’ The Daily: https://www.nytimes.com/spotlight/podcastsIntuitive Astrology with Molly McCord: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/mollymccordTarot for the Wild Soul with Lindsay Mack: https://wildsoulpodcast.com/listenAnne Ortelee Weekly Weather Astrology: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/anne-orteleeSupernatural with Ashley Flowers: https://www.parcast.com/supernaturalOver It and On With It: https://christinehassler.com/podcast/The Aubrey Marcus Podcast: https://www.aubreymarcus.com/blogs/aubrey-marcus-podcastBeyond Bitchy: https://beyondbitchy.com/podcast/The Brohio Podcast: http://brohiopodcast.com/Lore: https://www.lorepodcast.com/Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/182-stuff-they-dont-want-you-t-26941221/Root of Evil: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/598-root-of-evil-the-true-stor-30467611/Serial: https://serialpodcast.org/S-Town: https://stownpodcast.org/Nothing Much Happens: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/

This week I share my experience with grief, denying reality and my cat Brandy makes a guest appearance by chewing on my mic cable.  Let's be real here...some weeks are harder than others and I struggle with same things everyone else does. Self care, staying positive, anger, heartache, resistance and a sneaky ego are just a few of the things I battled this week. A reminder to myself as well as each of you: everything is temporary...the hard times will roll into better days and when we are strong again, we will meet new lessons to help us grow.  If you'd like to connect, you can find me on Instagram @theconnectionjunkie or you can reach me at theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

Self care, in my opinion, is a necessity.  I realize that self care is often viewed as expensive, time-consuming or a privilege that not all people can afford. These assumptions couldn't be further from the truth! Self care is specific to the individual and doesn't have to cost you anything, take an excessive amount of time or require that you are "good enough" to partake.Listen to learn more about what self care is and why it is beneficial to everyone.Show me how you self care! Use #connectingtoselfcare on social media so I can see how you're self-caring in 2021!Free Virtual Self Care Seminar hosted by Kyla Cofer! This event will take place the week of January 25th.  Learn more about Kyla at www.lifecoachkyla.comConnect with me!Instagram @theconnectionjunkieEmail theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

If you are in crisis and need support at this time, below are some links to help you out:National Suicide Prevention Hotline -- 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line -- Text Hello to 741741YouthLine -- Text teen2teen to 839863, or call 1-877-968-8491LGBT National Hotline -- 1-888-843-4564Veterans Crisis Line --  Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or Text 838255Teal Swan - Victim, Villain, Hero Triangle video https://youtu.be/SflfFcM8_6s Dr. Nicole LePera - The Holistic Psychologist https://yourholisticpsychologist.com/what-is-reparenting-and-how-to-begin/ Connect with me!IG @theconnectionjunkieEmail - theconnectonjunkie@gmail.com

Happy 2021!!  What better way to start off the year than focusing on our mental health! In this episode I share my personal mental health struggles and discuss mental health, mental wellness and mental illness. If you struggle with mental illness, like I do, I hope that this episode brings you some comfort and connection. If you are in crisis and need support at this time, below are some links to help you out:National Suicide Prevention Hotline -- 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line -- Text Hello to 741741YouthLine -- Text teen2teen to 839863, or call 1-877-968-8491LGBT National Hotline -- 1-888-843-4564Veterans Crisis Line --  Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or Text 838255The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers additional information on mental health conditions as well as how to seek out support and assistance:https://www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-conditionsIf you would like to connect with me, I'm available on IG @theconnectionjunkie or you can reach me directly at theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

Do you have a problem with men? I get it...I used to feel the same way. Over the past few years I've worked really hard to heal from relationship wounds, a haunting past and deprogramming my belief that all men are...you know.This episode, I want to share with you 3 truths about men as well as some in-depth tips that I believe will help you repair your mindset about men. They involve how to connect better with the men in your life, dealing with our inherent differences, and most importantly, how to get your needs met by the men in your life!If you are interested in learning more about Alison Armstrong's work and taking advantage of her free content, go to www.understandmen.comThe coaches who laid the foundation for me healing my relationship wounds:Christine Hassler via her signature Spring Retreat - it was my first experience with coaching, deep emotional work and self-healing. She is available at https://christinehassler.com/Katie Lynn  via individual and group coaching  -  she helped me learn my power and  introduced me to the value of sisterhood in female friendships. She is available at https://www.thequeenmaker.live/My current coach who helped me overcome codependency, release my negative beliefs about men and survive 2020 is Carrie Helmers. She is a bright light in a dark world and is available at https://www.carriehelmers.com/Connect with me!!IG - theconnectionjunkieEmail - theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

2020 has been a year of permanent change, loss and death both in the physical and metaphorical sense. This episode I discuss grief and how you might not be aware it's presence in your life this year.  If you've been on an emotional rollercoaster a few times this year, grieving what was in our pre-COVID lives might be the reason!Here is a link to the Stephen Colbert video I mention in the episode: https://youtu.be/x_SPg7MpcrU If you need support at this time, below are some links to help you out:National Suicide Prevention Hotline -- 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line -- Text Hello to 741741YouthLine -- Text teen2teen to 839863, or call 1-877-968-8491LGBT National Hotline -- 1-888-843-4564Veterans Crisis Line --  Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or Text 838255You can reach me via email at theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

This episode is about a topic that is very near & dear to my heart...boundaries & giving ourselves permission to do what is best for us. Despite judgement from others or old self-punishing behaviors like people-pleasing. In today's episode, I share with you what boundaries are, why we need them & evidence of how uncommon they are in our daily interactions.Looking to do a SUPER deep dive into the world of boundaries? Check out one of my favorites...the Beyond Bitchy Podcast: https://beyondbitchy.com/podcast/ 

This week I share my experiences with spirituality and how it can range from ego-based to soul-based as we travel its path. I give examples of both ego-based & soul-based spirituality as well as discuss how we many of us experience both of them in various ways.As promised, here's my favorite video of his: What Spiritual People Are Like During Quarantinehttps://youtu.be/d1HIopKBb3w

Are you struggling with this time of uncertainty? Do you just want to get back to some semblance of normalcy? Does it feel like everything sucks right now? I get it. While we can't control the world around us, we can influence the world within us. This episode is all about the reasons we might be struggling with the feeling that this sucks as well as what you can do about it!If you'd like to dig deeper into shadow or inner child work on your own, send me an email for some free materials on how to begin this healing work.If you'd like to dive into some deeper shadow or inner child work, I am offering 1-on-1 coaching - just shoot me an email for details & pricing.Connect with me!IG theconnectionjunkieEmail theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

This week I share with you a long list of books I love. Here are my top 5:1. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz2.The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown3. Boundaries by Henry Cloud & John Townsend4. The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer5. The Queen's Code by Alison ArmstrongWhat are your favorites? Share them with me on Instagram using #TCJbooksConnect with me!!IG theconnectionjunkieEmail theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

This week's episode is all about self-judgment. The way it programs our behavior. The way it blocks our happiness. And the way we use it as an excuse not to make bad choices. After living by other people's judgments for too long, I've decided to take on the words of an old friend: I can't wait to regret the bad choices I make. Mistakes are inevitable...enjoying a fully lived life is not. Here's to our freedom from self-judgment & the hilarious memories of all of our fun & future mistakes.Connect with me!IG theconnectionjunkieEmail theconnectionjunkie@gmail.comYoutube The Connection Junkie

Last week was one of "those weeks." I was drained from all the shoulds, supposed to's and other guilting I was doing to myself. I know I'm not the only one, so I wanted to share with you what I learned from last week...and it's all about feeling good!As promised, here is The Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera's social media & website info:IG: the.holistic.psychologistWebsite: linktr.ee/the.holistic.psychologistConnect with me!!IG: theconnectionjunkieEmail: theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

Here is a short body scan meditation - I hope it brings you relaxation!Connect with me!!IG: theconnectionjunkieEmail: theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

This week I break down the facts & the fiction about meditation. If you have wanted to start a meditation practice (or just try it for the first time), you're in the right place! In this episode, I discuss common barriers around meditation, what meditation is AND what it is not. I share my personal experiences with meditation and discuss how meditation is an intentional act of self love!Here are some of my personal favorite meditations:https://insighttimer.com/christinasianmcmahon/guided-meditations/compassion-for-challenging-emotionshttps://insighttimer.com/sarahblondin/guided-meditations/loving-and-listening-to-yourselfhttps://insighttimer.com/thrivingempath/guided-meditations/light-projector-exercise-for-empathsConnect with me!!IG: theconnectionjunkieEmail: theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

This week, I share my struggle with the pressure to always be doing as well as how we get messages throughout our lives that program us to strive for perfection. If you feel like you always have to be busy or that you are never doing enough, I offer some powerful questions to help you differentiate facts from feelings! I also encourage you to do some nothing today as well as figure out what YOUR standard of perfection is for YOU!Stay safe out there...Connect with me!!IG: theconnectionjunkieEmail: theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

This week is about connecting to ourselves...both the light and the dark within each of us. Current world events are allowing us to see how the light and the dark are showing up in each of us. Neither is better than the other, but both gives us the opportunity to learn and accept ourselves on a deeper level when we open our eyes to see our own inner light and inner darkness. The world needs love now more than ever and our best first steps are to learn to accept and love ourselves.Connect with me!!IG: @theconnectionjunkieEmail: theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

Things are pretty chaotic right now, so I wanted to offer some new & different perspectives on what is happening in our lives & in the world right now. Please stay safe, kind & compassionate out there...and don't forget to wash your hands.Connect with me:IG @theconnectionjunkieEmail theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com

This week is all about something we can ALWAYS use more of: SELF LOVE! I share the what I believe are the 3 Keys to Self Love....along with lots of personal stories.If you love the episode, please subscribe so you don't miss an episode! TCJ Podcast is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Connect with me at theconnectionjunkie@gmail.com or via IG @theconnectionjunkie

Welcome to The Connection Junkie Podcast! This episode is belly flop into the shallow-end of my addiction to & love of connection. It's a sneak peek into what this podcast will be about as well as why I think connection (and disconnection) is so important!