Finding Joy in Life's Challenges: The Uncommon Gratitude Practice  In our daily lives, we often encounter individuals who trigger strong emotional responses in us—whether it’s frustration, anger, or discomfort. The common reaction is to distance ourselves from these people, believing that cutting them out will provide relief. However, as discussed in the podcast episode, this approach may lead to missed opportunities for profound personal growth.  In this episode of the School of Self-Image, host Tonya Leigh explores the profound lessons that can be learned from the things we often take for granted, complain about, or try to avoid in our daily lives. As Thanksgiving approaches, Tonya emphasizes the importance of gratitude and celebration, arguing that these practices should extend beyond just one day a year. She reflects on how embracing gratitude has been a transformative principle in her life, helping her navigate challenges and create a life she loves. Drawing from a recent workshop, she shares insights on staying connected to our celebrations, highlighting how they can foster personal growth and joy. Join Tonya as she invites listeners to recognize and appreciate the unexpected sources of wisdom in their lives.  Talking Points: 00:40 - Thanksgiving and Gratitude 02:06 - The Power of Celebration 03:11 - Practicing Gratitude in Hard Times 03:43 - People Who Trigger Us 07:04 - Learning from Triggers 10:06 - Embracing Failures 12:35 -Daily Annoyances 16:00 - Future Gratitude 22:34 - Showing Up for Your Dreams Quotes: "Gratitude has become a practice that I especially use during my hardest times." "I have come to view these people as my biggest teachers. I like to call them my pets. They're my personal emotional trainers." "I think the answer is to lean into it so we can learn from it and grow from it." "A lot of the lessons that we need to learn are going to be learned in the mistakes, not in the successes." "The next time you're annoyed, just ask yourself, is there anything in this that I could be grateful for?" "I have found that the anticipation is even better than the arrival." "If you come across just one podcast and you learn something that changes your life, I will feel like I have served my mission in life." "Be a woman who shows up for her dreams." Useful&nbsp; Resources: Click  to join the Curated Year Workshop Click  to join the Membership&nbsp; Click  for a FREE download&nbsp; Click  to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit &nbsp; Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click  to follow our Instagram Click  to visit our website Click  to visit our Facebook group Click  to follow our TikTok Click  to subscribe to our YouTube channel &nbsp;

417: Uncommon Gratitude

Ever wondered what Mother Earth, the Sun, or even the Galaxy are thinking??? In this special Thanksgiving Special channeled event you'll hear from all three and an urgent message from Humanity. Listen to this powerful, timely message from reknowned channel and medium Stephanie Banks. &nbsp; 🌟 Sign up for your FREE! Daily Energy Transmission and Attunement with our Daily Woohoo:  &nbsp; Connect with Stephanie - Website:&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mother Earth Speaks! An Urgent Channeled Message from Gaia, the Sun, and Milky Way! Stephanie Banks

This week we read a book about throwing our phones in the ocean. Plus, we talk about what's really rotting the brains of millions of americans, and come to conflicting conclusions.

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Please Don't Cast Episode 311- How to Break Up With Your Phone by Catherine Price

Do family traditions benefit our kids? Examine the effects of family traditions with our special guest, Cynthia L. Simmons. Cynthia is an accomplished author, speaker, coach, and radio show host who passionately celebrates women's history and offers spiritual insights through her podcast, Heart of the Matter Radio, and historical videos. In this episode, Cynthia shares her wisdom on how family traditions serve as anchors, providing children with a sense of belonging, security, and joy. We'll explore both old, generational customs and newly formed family rituals, discussing their significance, how to start them, and ways to adapt them through different life stages and challenges. Cynthia offers invaluable advice for making traditions a meaningful part of family life, from food and holiday gatherings to faith-centered practices and dealing with difficult family members. Whether you’re looking to establish new traditions or honor old ones, this episode is packed with insights to help your family flourish.&nbsp; Highlights from the Episode:   🌟 The Importance of Traditions: Cynthia delves into how family traditions act as anchors, providing children with a sense of security, identity, and belonging.   🌟 Creating New Traditions: Gain practical advice on how to start new family traditions and involve your children in the process to make them more meaningful.   🌟 Historical and Cultural Significance: Discover how honoring old family traditions can connect children to their heritage and reinforce family bonds.   🌟 Navigating Changes: Learn from Cynthia's personal experiences on adjusting traditions during times of trauma and welcoming new family members.   Get Connected: Visit the links below to stay connected with Cynthia L. Simmons and explore her enriching content:   📘 Cynthia's Website&nbsp;   📺 YouTube Channel:    🎙Podcast: Available on her website and all major podcast platforms.   To book Tina as a speaker, connect with her life coaching services, and more, visit her website:    Optimize your mind and body with my new favorite, all-inclusive supplement, Cardio Miracle! I love the energy and focus this health-boosting drink mix provides without toxins, caffeine, or sugar! Get a discount on your purchase with my link:   Use the code TINA10 at checkout. To flourish in all seasons of life with the highest quality nutraceutical health supplements that benefit charitable causes, shop NutraMedix wellness supplements. Be sure to use my link&nbsp;  and add my special code TINA to get 10% off your entire purchase! If you're a writer, subscribe to Inkspirations Online (devotional publication by writers for writers):&nbsp; Manage stress and anxiety in 10 minutes a day with the course presented by 15 experts, Subdue Stress and Anxiety&nbsp; Connect with Tina at: Facebook:&nbsp; Linked In:  Instagram:  YouTube:&nbsp; Pinterest:  Goodreads:

Do Family Traditions Benefit Children? with Cynthia L. Simmons

This is a Guided meditation to be played before you go to sleep. Soft music and positive message. You will have a really peaceful night. 

Bedtime Meditation for children

Get ready to dig into the Sagittarius New Moon happening Sept 30/Dec 1 - a time when we're all feeling the urge to shoot for the stars, but the planets are asking us to slow down and take aim first. Think of it like having a really enthusiastic friend who's great at turning every red light and detour into an unexpected adventure. In this episode:   Why this New Moon feels like pulling back a bow but not letting go just yet (and why that can be a good thing)   How to work with Mercury retrograde without losing your mind during holiday season (hello, family dynamics)   The art of staying flexible when the universe seems to be putting up "road closed" signs   Making friends with boundaries while keeping your adventurous spirit alive   Medical Astrology Insights: The connections between Sagittarius and our body’s systems   Two surprisingly perfect plants for this moment - showing up with exactly the medicine we need   📝💫  Calling all healers, intuitives, and those who just know they have a gift for helping others! I'm diving deep into something fascinating - the connection between our astrological blueprints and our natural healing abilities. Whether you're a professional practitioner or someone who's always been the go-to person for advice and support in your circle, I want to hear from you... I'm putting together real-life stories and patterns to weave into my upcoming workshop, "Ancient Star Wisdom: Uncover Your Spiritual Gifts as a Healer Using Your Astrological Natal Chart" happening this January 2025. The best part? By sharing your experiences in this quick survey, you'll be entered for a chance to receive free access to the workshop! Ready to contribute your story? Head to &nbsp; Your insights will help illuminate the connection between our star-given gifts and how they show up in our lives. All responses are confidential and will only be used anonymously for research and teaching purposes. ✨LEARN MORE:&nbsp; &nbsp; FREE GIFT 🎁Download this powerful Akashic Activation meditation for clarity on your sacred soul calling as a healer!👇🏽 ✨COSMIC CLARITY: &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ep. 319 Sagittarius New Moon: Creative Constraints for the Soul

Lady! Have you ever been called the good girl? Are you perceived as dependable, reliable, and relatively harmless? Do people expect perfection from you and when you fall short from those expectations do, they make you feel shame and guilt? And, what happens to your good girl image once you decide to stick up for yourself or say no? Is the backlash swift and painful? If anything mentioned sounds familiar, then this week’s episode is for you.

Terri and Dr. Dom share their experiences with being the good girl and why those perceptions and thereby responsibilities can be harmful as we mature into adulthood. Whether you are the oldest child, or you came from a strict family, or you had to figure out your upbringing on your own; we’ve all experienced the societal burden of being the good girl. The good news is now that we’re grown women we have the power of choice and can choose to untangle the deleterious programming we’ve been surrounded by through family, media, and society.

Dr. Dom and Terri outline some of the harmful effects of the good girl mindset this episode. Don’t be surprised if some of the impacts are so subversive that they touch a tender spot in you. But, you know how we do. Check into the Aftershow for tips on how to heal and improve your life now that you know that you can be amazing, badass, and awesome without the low mantle of being good. 

Lady, this internal work can tough but it is necessary for growth and self-actualization. Check out our Cultivating H.E.R. Space shop for journals, pillows, latte mugs, and apparel to ease some of the awakenings you’re having while listening. They also make for great gifts this holiday season!

Quote of the Day: 
"Being unapologetic means that I will be all of me. I will no longer shrink or compromise myself by playing small so others will not feel insecure in my presence.” 
– Lisa Nichols

Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri
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Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls 
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC

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S24E9: The Harmful Effects of Being the Good Girl

In a world that often feels limiting, The Horizon Effect shows you how to transform obstacles into opportunities and reimagine what’s truly achievable.

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Archangel Michael has powerful words for December, AND what's coming next. In this channeled co-creation, you'll hear from Archangel Michael predictions for December and what we get to do to positively change our course! &nbsp; To find out more visit:  &nbsp;- Order Michael Sandler's book, "AWE, the Automatic Writing Experience" &nbsp; - Automatic Writing Experience Course &nbsp;- Michael Sandler's School of Mystics Join Our YouTube Membership for behind-the-scenes access -&nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;- Sign up for my FREE daily newsletter for high-vibration content.  ……. Follow Michael and Jessica’s exciting journey and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access. Go to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We’ve got Merch! -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Follow Inspire Nation, and the lives of Michael and Jessica, on Instagram -&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Find us on TikTok -&nbsp;

Archangel Michael's December PREDICTIONS, What's Coming NEXT and What We Get to Do! Michael Sandler

From Overwhelm to Calm: Redefining Your Holiday Season  The holiday season often brings a whirlwind of activities, expectations, and societal pressures that can lead to feelings of overwhelm and stress. However, by embracing the concept of holiday essentialism, you can transform your experience into one that is joyful and fulfilling. This approach encourages you to focus on what truly brings you joy while letting go of obligations that do not serve you.  Inspired by Greg McCowan's book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less," which encourages focusing on fewer but more meaningful activities, Tonya challenges listeners to ask themselves three key questions:   What truly brings them joy during the holidays?  What activities they do out of obligation?  What memories they want to create?   She discusses the societal expectations that can turn what should be a joyful time into a marathon of obligations. Tune in to discover how to shift your mindset and focus on what truly matters this holiday season, embracing the simple joys and calm instead of the chaos.  Talking Points:  01:09 - Holiday Overwhelm and Societal Pressures 02:13 - Fear of Disappointing Others&nbsp; 04:36 - What is Essentialism? 05:39 - Question 1: What Truly Brings Me Joy? 06:34 - Question 2: What Am I Doing Just Because I Think I Have To? 07:50 - Question 3: What Memories Do I Want to Create? 08:33 - Shifting from Excess to Intention 09:55 - Editing Ruthlessly 14:06 - Mindfulness and Being Present 17:02 - Secret Santa and Charitable Giving 18:04 - Simplifying the Holidays 23:10 - Setting Boundaries for Social Commitments 24:03 - Prioritizing Connection Over Perfection 24:13 - Setting Intentions for the Holiday Season   Quotes: "If holidays are not your thing, especially around this time of year, I challenge you to skip it altogether." "The shift in mindset with holiday essentialism is to move from access to intention and from pleasing others to cherishing moments." "Just because you've done something for years doesn't mean you have to continue doing it." "The holidays are not a performance and you don't have to be performative." "Shed the souffle. Seriously, let her go. You don't need to do it." "What people remember is how you made them feel." Useful&nbsp; Resources: Click  for my FREE Calm Meditation&nbsp; Click&nbsp; to join the Membership&nbsp; Click  for a FREE download&nbsp; Click  to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit &nbsp; Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click  to follow our Instagram Click  to visit our website Click  to visit our Facebook group Click  to follow our TikTok Click  to subscribe to our YouTube channel &nbsp;

418: Holiday Essentialism

Larry Mitchell is an award-winning American television and film actor known for his roles as Detective Scott Kilpatrick in the critically acclaimed HBO MAX limited series, WE OWN THIS CITY, and as Joe Paterno's (Al Pacino) son, Jay Paterno, in the Emmy-nominated (Outstanding TV Movie/Best Director) HBO Film: PATERNO, directed by Barry Levinson. Other highlights include The Trial of the Chicago 7, The Departed, and his work on-stage at the The Barrow Group Theatre Company (winner: Drama Desk Award). He lives in New York with his wife and their dog Hudson.

At French Kiss Life, we believe that personal development should be fun and exciting.  We like to live our lives with substance and style.  In Tonya’s approach, she believes there isn’t a problem that can’t be solved through French Kissing Life.  Gone are the days of trying to beat yourself into success and pushing harder to get results.  You are about to learn what it means to live with ease, elegance and style, no matter what lies before you.  

In a world that compels you to GO BIGGER, HARDER, FASTER, Tonya has an enticing alternative: 
Slow down. Touch pause. Make memories. Live richly. Tend to the details of your life. Luxuriate in everything that’s good & right. Live artfully & well. French Kiss Life!  

When you do, Tonya (and the movement of ladies from around the globe) promise you this:  The world will not fall apart.  Quite the opposite, in fact.  As you saunter through your life, luxuriate in your own success & master the Art of Living, you’ll bring new  inspiration & energy to everything you touch.

In this podcast Tonya will share with you personal stories and experiences and opinions about how to live with more style, substance and joie de vivre…. in order to inspire you to do the same.

Please Don't Listen to This, Your Life Depends On It! A bunch of friends do something different every single week, and then talk about it. Show not meant for human consumption.

Meditation teacher & wellness coach for children and teens. Originally from Argentina. Veronica lives in New York City and teaches meditation and mindfulness classes in person & in Youtube.
Empathic author & intuitive consultant Veronica Moya helps children & teens face the many challenges of this life; and she encourages them to become more confident and assertive by going within and trusting their inner guidance. This channel has guided meditations, and Story telling by Veronica Moya.

In a world where black women are often underrepresented and misunderstood, we need more safe spaces to just… be. Every Friday, join Dr. Dominique Broussard, a college professor and psychologist, and Terri Lomax, a techie and motivational speaker, as they initiate authentic conversations on everything from fibroids to fake friends.

If you’re a black woman or woman of color looking for an extra dose of inspiration on the go, pull up a seat and join us on the H.E.R. (Healing, Empowerment, Resilience) Space podcast. Episodes are published every Friday on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and Soundcloud.

We can’t wait to meet you, sis!

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