In honor of International Women's Day, for the first time, we opened up our private conference lines for another hour of Chat with Crystal this month! This is a chance for more women to get 1-on-1 coaching with Crystal, free of charge and anonymously. Yay!

During this episode, Crystal first chats with Joscelyn, who shares that as a coach-in-training, she's having trouble remembering her "why," and is experiencing some limiting beliefs that are causing her to self-sabotage. Some of these beliefs include, who am I to be a coach? Who would I work with? Who would my client be? While at the same time, Joscelyn also shares that she's at a stage in her life where she doesn't want to feel that she owes anyone anything. She'd love to be able to create a career on her terms, like a coaching biz. Joscelyn also shares that she's always been introverted and that the sisterhood and community within the school have been so significant for her, as she's been emotionally hurt by female friends over the years that she's never really been able to recover from fully. She also shares that she often worries about her adult daughter, whose partner Joscelyn believes is a narcissist, and wishes she could have done a better job in some ways while raising her to help her see her worth. Crystal helps Joscelyn see things in both her career and coach training and the situation with her daughter through different and more empowered lenses. 

Danielle then joins the call and shares that she has big dreams and feels she's not reaching her full potential, which frustrates her. Between her and her partner and their blended family, they have a lot of children to care for, which they love, but she's often so busy taking care of everyone else. There are also some financial limitations and situations that could be better for Danielle. As a natural comedian, she says that she secretly loves making funny TikTok videos to make light of things. However, she feels a little nervous and "cringey," sharing them with the world. Crystal and Danielle talk about taking the first step toward her bigger dreams and how small steps of courage lead to giant strides.

Small Steps Lead to Giant Strides

In this episode, we discuss the benefit of exercising our actions that return delayed gratification. Things that we may focus on that give us instant gratification often rob us of long-term growth.

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Episode 1 Consistency Saved My Life we discuss the power of consistent effort, and how it can help us to achieve our biggest goals. The main question that you can ask yourself is are you consistently being the person you said you wanted to become? In a world full of distractions can you stay consistent with the goals you set? We break down Jelan's experiences with consistency in the 100-day workout challenge he recently completed. We also break down how consistency can make the world look at you differently, examples used Wallo from MIllion Dollarz Worth of Game and Lebron James. During this episode, listeners can learn how to consistently achieve their desired outcomes, and why it’s so vital to keep working towards their dreams.

EP 1 || Consistency Saved My Life

Have you ever felt so super excited to share something new you've learned but also uncertain or afraid that you're stealing someone else's work? 

During this month's episode, Chela calls in. She shares that having graduated from the S.W.A.T. Institute's Master Empowerment Coach Certification, she's now excited to be holding group coaching sessions and seminars for women in both Argentina, where she spends three quarters of the year and in Canada (in Spanish and English -- exciting!). Chela has questions about the best way to use someone else's work in her sessions and incorporate it into her work while still crediting them. "Am I allowed to do this?" she wonders. She even says she's been up at night worrying about it. We dive into that!

Chela also asks if it's possible to show up in different energy levels or levels of empowerment in different areas of her life based on the situation. For instance, she feels so in the flow and up in Desire or higher while teaching; however, when she has to speak about money or pricing, she almost drops into Shame. 

Gabrielle also joins the last bit of the call and shares that she was a nurse for 30 years and has recently retired. Her husband is in the military and deployed, gone much of the time. And in this new chapter of her life, now certified in different healing modalities, she's SO ready to share her gifts and talents with the world and help better the lives of others through heart alignment. However, she feels this resistance and protectiveness over her energy. Gabrielle also shares she doesn't know where to start in terms of her next steps in her business. 

Listen as Crystal helps both Chela and Gabrielle find more insights and clarity in their next steps!

Am I Allowed to Use Someone Else's Work?

On this month's Chat with Crystal, Veronique calls in and shares that she's having trouble accessing her "feminine side." Crystal goes over her Three Dominant Archetypes, as outlined in her Emotional Age work (featured on Oprah.com)--Daughter Energy, Mother Energy, and Woman Energy--and how being stuck in Mother Energy can sometimes translate to not feeling "feminine." 

In fact, in the world of "yin + yang" or "feminine + masculine," Daughter Energy represents the feminine. In contrast, Mother Energy is masculine, and Woman Energy is the transcendence of the two into the "wholeness" of who we are.

Veronique shares that throughout her marriage, she definitely showed up in Mother Energy, but four years ago, when she ended her marriage due to domestic violence, she felt her Woman Energy emerging more. Though, she still struggles with it. She also shares that her role models growing up were in Mother Energy, too, being "strong," and not complaining or talking about things that were hurting or burdening them. 

Crystal takes Veronique into some inner dialog work and urges her to speak to the part of her she's buried in the basement--the feeling inside of her that Veronique describes as "turbulence"--something she's felt bubbling for the last 30 years.

This is a beautiful call about new beginnings, putting yourself out there, and reconnecting with all of your parts to step into the wholeness of who you are.

How Can I Access My Feminine Side?

From tackling mental health to navigating the rollercoaster of emotions in career pursuits and everything in between, the ‘Wellbeing Wake Up’ is your dose of inspiration, empowerment, and connection. 

No judgment, no pretenses—just real people, real dialogue, and a real commitment to our wellbeing.

Today's guests feature:

DJ/Entertainer "THEISHYU" @theishyu 

Top Mortgage Lending Expert Gary Barquet @themillenialslender

Wellbeing Wake Up: (Ep.1) 'The Art of the Pivot'

Welcome to another soul-refueling solo episode of the Low Meins Asylum Show, today we’re diving deep into how the first 30 minutes of your morning can either make or break your entire day.

Are you starting your day on your terms? Or is your phone stealing your peace before you even get outta bed?

In this episode, I break down simple but powerful routines to help you win your mornings, build better habits, and level up your mindset without sounding like some boring self-help guru.

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being intentional.
Let’s reclaim our peace, set the tone, and stop snoozing our blessings. 💯

Tap in, take notes, and share this with someone who needs that morning reset.
Let’s grow together! ✨

Don’t Snooze Your Blessings!

Feeling stressed and guilty about taking time off? You're not alone! In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Soul Diving Sunday Show, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin offers a refreshing perspective, reframing time off as a sacred act of self-compassion.

Shelley dives into the impacts of overscheduling and the often-overlooked value of spontaneity, revealing the crucial connection between our health and taking a break. She also highlights the profound healing qualities of being out in nature and taking a vacation, emphasizing their role in our well-being. She tackles the common struggle of saying no, the time-consuming nature of social media, and the urgent need to re-evaluate work-life balance.

Discover the power of mindfulness, how to choose joy over guilt, and the "filters" we apply to our lives. Ultimately, Shelley empowers listeners to set boundaries for well-being and rediscover joy.

Key Takeaways:
- Taking time off is essential for mental health.
- Self-compassion is a sacred act.
- Time in nature and vacations offer profound healing.
- Choose joy over duty to enhance well-being.
- Mindfulness helps manage stress effectively.
- Prioritize your own happiness.

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This episode also airs on Big Blend Radio’s “Quality of Life,” “Vacation Station,” and “Parks & Travel” channels. Explore the Big Blend Radio Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

The Sacred Act of Taking Time Off

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