Can you fire your inner critic? Author, professor, former TV producer and expert storyteller, Valerie Gordon, is back on the "Happiness through Hardship" - The Podcast to tell you how. After 20-years of producing award winning stories for ESPN and HBO, Valerie found communications agency, Commander-in-She, where she helps women advocate for their careers through the power of storytelling. On this week's episode Valerie talks to us about how our inner narrator impacts our lives, which can create or takeaway opportunities we want or deserve. 

I'm excited to have Valerie back on the podcast inspiring us how to take charge of our lives and recast our inner narrative. A year ago Valerie shared her wisdom in episode 28 about how to plan your next career chapter - whether you’re unemployed, uninspired or just plain curious. This episode was amazing - the topic, the tips, the expertise and it continues to do well to this day. So I knew Valerie coming back on the podcast, sharing more lessons and highlighting her new book, “Fire Your Narrator” would be valuable. This book is a must have for people who want to learn how to quiet their inner narrator and lower the volume on those unhelpful inner stories we have in our heads.

SHOW NOTES
5:02 - Learning how to keep it real
7:14 - Valerie introduces the idea of an inner narrator
8:59 - Breaking down where this inner narrator comes from
14:24 - Valerie tells us some types of narrators
21:19 - Valerie shares tips on how to deal with this inner narrator
26:21 - Asking yourself important questions
30:12 - Valerie shows us when to point out the positives and the negatives
32:42 - Being present and rewriting that narrative
38:36 - Caryn and Valerie play The Grateful Game

Valerie's Company - Commander-in-She: https://commander-in-she.com/

"Fire Your Narrator - A Storyteller's Guide to Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Life" by Valerie Gordon: https://amzn.to/3DyyG3c

Episode 28 - with Valerie Gordon: Unemployed or Uninspired: https://soundcloud.com/user-182425052/28-valerie-gordon-unemployed-or-uninspired-how-to-plan-your-next-chapter?si=86a007f1545f44a09bc370ded5f8e973

CONNECT with Valerie:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommanderInShe
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CommanderInShe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commanderinshe/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriejgordon/

CONNECT WITH US
www.PrettyWellness.com/podcast - for more information on the podcast episodes
 www.PrettyWellness.com/cancer-resources - easily accessible cancer information 
www.Instagram.com/prettywellness - for daily wellness tips
www.CarynSullivan.com - for more information

Our Social Media: 
www.Instagram.com/prettywellness
www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness
www.Twitter.com/PrettyWellness

To Buy the Book: 
Happiness through Hardship - The Book:
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To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center: 
https://PrettyWellness.com/book

To get a free copy of our smoothies and snacks ebook:
https://PrettyWellness.com/Freebies

Caryn Sullivan

65. Valerie Gordon: How to Squash Your Inner Narrator

Having a hard time sleeping? On this week’s episode of “Happiness through Hardship” – The Podcast, I'm excited to introduce you to Ingrid Prueher - aka Ingrid Baby Sleep Whisperer. She’s a holistic sleep expert who offers bilingual pediatric and adult sleep coaching services. Ingrid's a former Wall Street research analyst who used her love of data and research to find holistic tools to improve the health of her family. She shares her thoughts on how stress as well as self-care can influence our sleep. In addition, she showcases tons of tips on how to improve your slumber and your life. There's something for everyone in this episode as Ingrid is full of resources and tons of fun.

We have a blast and so will you, so please enjoy this episode and if you like rate, review and subscribe. You leaving a review helps us with our podcast ranking. The higher we are ranked, the more people can discover our show….and the more inspirational content we can bring to you and others.

SHOW NOTES

Ingrid Baby Sleep Whisperer Consultation: https://ingridbabysleepwhisperer.com/sleep-service-one-on-one/

Good Night Buddy Alarm Clock: https://amzn.to/33AZG2Y

Yoga Nidra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx12i84awl8

Night writing pen: https://amzn.to/2Gv3udb

Kid Anti-blue Light Glasses: https://amzn.to/34yQD1L

Adult Anti-blue Light Glasses: https://amzn.to/3lnn5Lh

Parents.com "Baby Sleep 911" Web TV Series: https://www.parents.com/baby/sleep/911/

DoTERRA essential oils: https://ingridbabysleepwhisperer.com/doterraessentialoils/

The Modern Essentials Handbook of Essential Oils: https://amzn.to/3lxqWpd

CONNECT WITH INGRID
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ingridBabySleepWhisperer/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingridbabysleepwhisperer/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IngridPrueher
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ingridprueher/_created/

CONNECT WITH US
www.PrettyWellness.com/podcast - for more information on the podcast episodes
 www.PrettyWellness.com/cancer-resources - easily accessible cancer information 
www.Instagram.com/prettywellness - for daily wellness tips
www.CarynSullivan.com - for more information

Our Social Media: 
www.Instagram.com/prettywellness
www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness
www.Twitter.com/PrettyWellness

To Buy the Book: 
Happiness through Hardship - The Book:
amzn.to/39PAjuT

To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center: 
PrettyWellness.com/book

To get a free copy of our smoothies and snacks ebook:
prettywellness.us9.list-manage.com/subscri…7ebed6b

20. Ingrid Prueher: How to Get a Good Slumber - The Sleep Whisperer on Stress & Self-care

I’m excited to introduce you to Lynn Giovannelli on this week's episode of "Happiness through Hardship" - The Podcast. I was told she's a bright light and amazing in 1,000 ways and with that introduction, I couldn’t wait to connect with her. People who know her best say she's a kind, loving and passionate spirit that is filled with energy, faith and compassion. Lynn is no stranger to hardship - having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011 and saw her company fall during the real estate crash of 2009. While her health has changed over the years, friends all say that one thing that has remained steady is her unbounded spirit. I’m honored that today Lynn shares her story about her recent ALS diagnosis.

This episode is incredibly heartfelt and uplifting despite her terminal diagnosis. Even someone as positive and compassionate as Lynn had been before hearing her diagnosis; she still stepped up her game. She's laser focused on finding joy with her family and in her life. She's also diving into new healthy living practices and finding energy in the exploration. Lynn provides tremendous insight and inspiration for anyone that receives the news they have ALS. In fact, she can motivate us all to find joy in our lives as she radiates positivity and love.

SHOW NOTES
Lynn Giovannelli - Groves Academy: https://www.grovesacademy.org/team/lynn-giovannelli/

For more information on ALS: https://www.als.org/

Mayo Clinic Neuromuscular Disease Group: https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/neuromuscular-disease-group/overview/ovc-20443670

"Living Fully, Dying Well:" https://amzn.to/2KaMGtf

Driving with ALS: https://www.als.org/navigating-als/resources/fyi-driving-challenges-als

CONNECT WITH US
www.PrettyWellness.com/podcast - for more information on the podcast episodes
 www.PrettyWellness.com/cancer-resources - easily accessible cancer information 
www.Instagram.com/prettywellness - for daily wellness tips
www.CarynSullivan.com - for more information

Our Social Media: 
www.Instagram.com/prettywellness
www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness
www.Twitter.com/PrettyWellness

To Buy the Book: 
Happiness through Hardship - The Book:
amzn.to/39PAjuT

To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center: 
PrettyWellness.com/book

2020 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide: https://prettywellness.com/2020-healthy-holiday-gift-guide-2/

29. Lynn Giovannelli: Radiating Joy Even After ALS Diagnosis

Filled with heartfelt stories designed to light you up, Happiness Through Hardship - The Podcast provides you with inspirational stories of hope intended to bring happiness to your day while guiding you through life’s hardships. Thought-leaders, authors, health and wellness experts will share their personal stories and suggestions with each Tuesday release. Hosted by Caryn Sullivan, founder of Pretty Wellness, two-time breast cancer survivor thriving with stage IV disease and author of the book "Happiness through Hardship."

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