CwL Ep23: Being Seen, Speaking Up and Unpacking Privilege with Sam Nolan-Smith

03/31/20 • 60 min

Do you hold yourself back from being visible? Do you stop yourself from speaking up? And do you sometimes feel like you're a 'bit player' in your own life?If you're nodding your head right now, you are not alone - so many women struggle with these exact same blocks. That's why this conversation with today's podcast guest, Sam Nolan-Smith, is so important. Sam's here to help us unpack the hidden beliefs and systems that are keeping us silent and unseen, so that we can step up as leaders and show up in the world as our full, true selves.Sam Nolan-Smith is a business alignment coach, speaker, and founder of The School Of Visibility - an online hub for women who want to speak up, share their wisdom, and change people's lives for good.In this very special episode, I chat with Sam about why visibility is a "women's issue", how to harness the power of habits to change your patterns, why it feels so scary to share your truth, and the uncomfortable moment when I had to check my privilege. As always, it's a no-holds-barred discussion - I hope you enjoy!So what's this conversation REALLY about? •How Sam found herself on this journey to make the invisible visible •The importance of finding your purpose first, then following through with the hustle •The truth about why you feel scared to be seen or speak up (and no, it's not all in your head!) •Why is visibility harder for women than men? •We've all heard the saying "boys will be boys" - why is there no equivalent for girls? •How do ethnicity, culture and race play a part in the visibility of women (and why is it so hard to see our own privilege?) •Strategies for staying on track when you're creating new habits •Clearing your blocks around feminism and visibility •That time Sam accidentally wrote a viral Facebook post that got read by one million people (not a typo!) •How to deal with nerves and lack of confidence •The divine power in using your voice •Plus so much moreIf you want to know more about clearing your visibility fears, embodying a new form of leadership, and finding the confidence to speak your truth, this episode is for you.Links: •Sam's Website •Sam's Instagram •Sam's School Continue the conversation with Lisa:Instagram | Facebook

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CwL Ep22: Five Ways To Cope In Uncertain Times

Covid-19 is upon us, and life as we know it is suddenly looking *very* different...There are probably plenty of questions running through your mind right now, like "How long is this going to last?", "How am I going to entertain my kids?", "Are the people I love safe?", "Are we going to be able to pay our bills?", and "Is life ever going to feel normal again?"With so many "unknowns", it's easy to get consumed by the uncertainty, and for your brain to start spiralling out of control with stress and worry...So today, I want to help you reclaim some of that mental real estate, so you can halt that spiral and choose a different experience for yourself instead.In this podcast, I'm sharing the 5 tools and mindset shifts that have helped me during times of uncertainty. They're simple, they're effective, and they're keeping me grounded during this time of turmoil. And they might be really useful for you too...So what's this conversation REALLY about? •The super-quick morning routine that helps me start my day feeling safe, calm and grounded •A powerful question to ask yourself in any moment to shift your inner state •How I transitioned our household from being chaotic to being peaceful •Why you can't wait for an article, post or meme to *finally* make you feel calm •Why it's 100% okay to feel grief about what's going on (even if you haven't been personally affected) •How to shift yourself out of a negative thought spiral •What our immune systems want from us right now •The power of observing yourself to create radical changesIf you want to know more about reclaiming control of your headspace even when times are tough, this episode is for you.Continue the conversation with Lisa:Instagram | Facebook

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CwL Ep24: Caring For Your Brain During Times Of Crisis With Allison Davies

Have you been on an emotional rollercoaster since the COVID-19 pandemic hit? Maybe you're struggling with grief, anxiety and overwhelm? And what about #iso-life - has it got you feeling all the feels?If so, you're not alone. This is a crazy time for all of us, and there are a lot of people struggling right now. That's why I was so excited to chat with today's podcast guest, Allison Davies...Allison is a multi award winning Music Therapist and creator of the Braincare Cafe. She teaches adults and children how to use music to support brain function, so that they can function at their best, overcome anxiety, and create an environment in which to thrive.In this podcast, Alli shares her best strategies for dealing with anxiety, overwhelm and grief during this shutdown period, that you can use to calm and soothe both your own brain AND your children's brains. It's an empowering conversation, and her tools and suggestions can help change the energy in your household fast. So pour yourself a cuppa and pop in those earbuds... if you need to shift your headspace, you're in the right place!So what's this conversation REALLY about: •How to recognise the signs that you're struggling (and how to hit the reset button) •The best tools for when you feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster •What to do when you feel a big surge of overwhelm building (and you know you're about to explode) •Everyone knows music can boost your mood... but did you know you can use it to process sad emotions too? •Why it's so hard to make sense of what's going on right now (it's not just you!) •Why ALL your emotions are valid (even the tough, heavy ones) and how to safely express them •How to support yourself when you're in a heightened emotional state (and the specific types of music that can help you relax) •Why telling someone to "calm down" never works (and what to do instead)If you want to learn smart strategies to manage your anxiety, process your emotions, and care for your brain during the pandemic... this conversation is for you.Links: •Allison's website •'Every Little Cell' video •Find Alli on Instagram and FacebookContinue the conversation with Lisa:Instagram | Facebook

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