Okay, so here is a brief little episode on how to balance the horror of life with the joys of living. Bringing more beauty into your life is important. Especially when you are experiencing feelings of doom with regards to world events or dealing with personal indescribably horrendous situations. When you find yourself consumed with the affairs of humans that damage each other the planet and basically everything. When you feel doomed. It is so important to find beauty in your life and in things a...
Nov 24, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Meditation just not for you? Tried it many times and it seemed more frustrating than helpful? Sure, you want to feel the benefits of meditation but, right now, you just don't have the time or mental bandwidth to start a meditation practice. I hear you! Today we are talking about small, and I mean small, simple ways to bring the benefits of meditation and mindfulness into your life without radical changes in your schedule or daily routines. In just a few seconds you can start to bring mindful tec...
Nov 17, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 54
How and why are some people so darn magnetic?! How do they do it? Why are people so drawn to certain people? Is it possible for you to become magnetic? YES! IT IS! In this podcast, I will outline 6 ways you can become magnetic. The steps also just happen to be things that will vastly improve your life and happiness! So join me in becoming magnetic! #magnetic #selfjourney #podcast #magneticpersonality #popular #selfhelp #affirmations @TrackTribe @youdontownmepodcast Just to let you know, this inf...
Nov 10, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Have you ever felt like you have no time whatsoever? Do you run from one activity to another? Do you feel like every waking moment is filled with a task until you fall into bed at night and then your mind races with all the tasks you have left to do, things you did wrong that day, screwups from 10 years ago, or things you could have done better? Today we are going to talk about how you can bend time. How you can expand your day without losing any time. How you can slow down without losing out. A...
Nov 03, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Have you ever been in a conversation that becomes an argument and you feel like you haven't been heard? Do you routinely feel like you haven't been heard or maybe the person you are mad at tries to fix the issue but it isn't what you need? Have you ever felt that someone is mad at you, and you don't know why? Try using the intuition of the heart to get the real issues and work through the real problems. To both understand yourself at a deeper level but also learn to read the needs of others. #se...
Oct 27, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 51
I care about you deeply! I really do! In this podcast, I discuss the recent name change of my Podcast and why. I was kind of mad when I started this podcast but have moved into another space and realized that things are pretty good. I was letting a relationship really get me down until I realized that needed to shift my perspective on the whole thing. Shifting a perspective can be a game-changer! Moving forward is hard sometimes but it is also possible. I hope this minisode helps you to move for...
Oct 20, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Has life beaten you down? Has it made you feel cynical or negative about things or made even fun things seem negative? While there may be deeper aspects to these feelings there are also patterns we fall into that shape our realities into places that we really do not want to be. I tell you a story about some negative times I had, involving a bad work experience, that shaped my viewpoint and how I became a person I didn't want to be. In this episode of I Care About You Podcast, we will: ***Learn t...
Oct 13, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Let's face it, we all want to get validation from others, whether it be for accomplishments or when things are tough, we all seek outside validation of our feelings. In this podcast, we will talk about how to be there for ourselves. I offer an easy way to train yourself to be present when life happens in a few simple steps. learn to enjoy and move through the ups and downs in life! #selfjourney #podcast #selfhelp #showingup #takingcare https://linktr.ee/youdontownmepodcast @TrackTribe @youdontow...
Oct 05, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 48
How to use Motivation to manifest your goals. Learn the types of motivation, why it works, how it improves self-esteem and learn techniques to make it work for you! https://linktr.ee/youdontownmepodcast @TrackTribe @youdontownmepodcast Just to let you know, this information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for clinical credit. PLEASE BE SURE TO CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. Trigger Warning: The episodes on the YDOM YouTub...
Sep 29, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Feeling alone is a common human experience. For some of us, feeling alone can become a core belief that limits us in life. It's important to remember that you're not alone in feeling alone. The good news is that you have the power to change this belief. This belief is not your truth. Believing that you are alone in the world can hinder your ability to truly form deep relationships. It can make it hard for you to delegate jobs and tasks to others. It can limit your ability to live a full life. Yo...
Sep 22, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Goal setting is a great way to stay on track when manifesting your future. Goals can be a great way to identify what is important to you, but setting goals that are achievable is an art. In this podcast, we will go over how to make a goal pyramid consisting of a main goal that is supported by my mini-goals and timelines. Using motivation and easy-to-achieve mini-goals, you can achieve lofty goals in your life! #selfjourney #goals #goalsetting #manifesting #motivation https://linktr.ee/youdontown...
Sep 15, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Uncovering the meaning of our emotions. Why do we have them, and is there any hope of changing them? Yes! There is! In this episode, we discuss two different practices you can use to shift your mindset, your emotions, and the thoughts that rule your world in negative ways. #selfjourney #selfhelp #podcast #emotions #emotional #selfcompassion #mettaverse https://linktr.ee/youdontownmepodcast @TrackTribe @youdontownmepodcast Just to let you know, this information is for educational purposes only an...
Sep 07, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 44
In this episode of the You Don't Own Me Podcast, we talk about a simple way to help you make choices and decisions that are balanced and well thought out. 'Cuz let's face it, we all have problems trying to make choices and we all struggle with the "what if" we make the wrong choice. #choices #decisionmaking #selfjourney #goodchoices #feelinggood https://linktr.ee/youdontownmepodcast @TrackTribe @youdontownmepodcast Just to let you know, this information is for educational purposes only and is no...
Aug 31, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In this episode, we talk about the effects of bad behavior and why we do the things we do. We also talk about strategies to help us move through and change bad behavior and I offer an exercise for reflecting on changing what no longer serves. https://linktr.ee/youdontownmepodcast @TrackTribe @youdontownmepodcast Just to let you know, this information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for clinical credit. PLEASE BE SURE TO CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GU...
Aug 24, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Allowing the feeling to work through your body with care for yourself. It is okay to feel grief. Grief is a natural part of life. Grief takes time to work its way through every cell in your body. Grief is due to loss. Loss can be of a person, or a situation, or health condition, or a thing that you held closely. Grief can also be experienced about a potential loss, such as severe illness, and what will happen next. Or it can be an impending divorce or leaving a long-term job; all these things ca...
Aug 17, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Are you struggling with a problem? I mean, who isn’t right? We all have problems and often think we have more problems than others. Sometimes we feel that we are the only ones suffering from problems. This can make us feel we are the only people in the world suffering from problems. We tend to think that we are the only ones with tons of problems. We ask ourselves why our friend seems to be so carefree. Why don't they have problems? Why aren't they suffering? The truth is that it isn't that we h...
Aug 10, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Feel alone? It happens to all of us. Loneliness is a growing epidemic in our society. In fact, one in four adults in the United States report feeling lonely. Loneliness can have a serious impact on our physical and mental health, and it can even shorten our lifespan. In this podcast, we will explore the causes of loneliness and what we can do to break the cycle. I give practical tips for overcoming feelings of loneliness and why you feel the way you do. We will also share some practical tips on ...
Aug 04, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 39
How are vibes created? How do vibes affect our interactions with others? How can we change the vibes we're giving off? What are some tips for giving off positive vibes? In this episode, we explore the concept of vibes. We talk about what vibes are, how they're created, and how they affect our interactions with others. We also discuss how to change the vibes we're giving off if we're not happy with them. Vibes are a real thing. They're created by our thoughts, feelings, and actions. They can have...
Jul 28, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In this episode, we explore the idea of the heart as an enemy. We talk about how the heart can lead us astray, how it can be the source of our pain and suffering, just as the mind can over-regulate our actions causing us to miss out on things and even close our hearts to relationships and love. We also discuss the heart-mind connection and how to heal the divide between our emotional and rational selves. We share practical tips for listening to our hearts and minds without letting them control u...
Jul 21, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Do you have a dream that you've been wanting to achieve, but you're too afraid to take the first step? If so, this podcast is for you! In this episode, we'll discuss 5 easy steps that you can take to achieve your dreams by getting out of your comfort zone. We'll cover topics such as: Why it is hard to get out of your comfort zone What causes us to freeze Easy ways to start getting out of your comfort zone How to overcome your fear of failure How to stop letting fear stop you How to celebrate you...
Jul 14, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 36
What am I doing here? The struggle is too hard. Everyone is suffering. I am suffering. There is no end insight. I tell myself it will get better, but I secretly do not believe it. I am lost. I thought I knew what was going on, but I didn’t. Feeling hopeless, like nothing you can do, will make anything better. Maybe you feel you will never get over something. You are suffering. Suffering It exists The cause is desire, greed, worrying about what others think, or feeling like you don't measure up. ...
Jul 07, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Going on a vacation alone won’t cure burnout! Taking a day off won’t cure burnout. A weekend in bed won’t cure burnout. A night of self-care won’t cure burnout. Doing these things alone and once you are in full-blown burnout won’t “cure” what ails you. One of the problems with burnout is that we often don’t see it coming. We don’t have enough time to counteract the forces that are contributing to feelings of burnout before we tip. In this episode, we discuss Burnout, what it is, how to see it co...
Jun 30, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 34
What purpose does fear serve? Fear is a product of what you learned when you were little. Even if you think that some of the fears your parents had were silly, you still harbor the fear inside you. Fear is the mind's way of keeping you safe, but the mind will apply this response to everything that it perceives to have an unpleasant outcome. Even if there is more of a chance that a positive outcome will occur. Everyone experiences this everyday fear. Some of us take it as rational notions rather ...
Jun 23, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 33
How often have you seen something horrible on the news or let a friend's challenging issues cloud your emotions or mental state? How many times have you seen a fight on the freeway or in a parking lot and been affected mentally all day, and you didn't even know the people!? It is easy to pick up the emotions and challenges of others and internalize them. Sometimes we think we must do this to empathize with others. How often have we blurred the lines between being supportive and taking in on some...
Jun 16, 2023•13 min•Ep. 32
What is the difference between self-pity, shame, and self-compassion? What is the difference between self-compassion and self-indulgence? It is a basic human condition to feel sorry for ourselves occasionally. We have all been there. I don't know about you, but I have had many a good cry feeling sorry for myself. But It is the action you take after that that really matters. This episode will discuss this and the steps to escape the self-pity spiral. We discuss why we fall into self-pity, the cau...
Jun 09, 2023•37 min•Ep. 31
Talking about Trauma can be hard. Historically many cultures have taboos around talking openly about trauma. As a consequence, many of us grow up never seeing these types of conversations modeled for us. We have no framework for having the conversations. We have little to no knowledge as to how we might discuss our own trauma with someone and how we might help someone tell us about their trauma. Talking about Trauma in a nonjudgmental setting is healing. It can have a profound effect on us and o...
Jun 02, 2023•21 min•Ep. 30
In this minisode, we discuss 3 easy tips that will help you sharpen your intuition skills! Learn how to tap into your intuition by training yourself to recognize it more easily. Learn how to use your inner voice to guide you through decisions in life. My favorite tip is at the end! Let me know what you think! https://linktr.ee/youdontownmepodcast music @TrackTribe Just to let you know, this information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for clinical credit. P...
May 18, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Intuition vs. instinct. How do you distinguish between what your intuition tells you and when your ego is talking? In our season 2 opener, I will discuss 10 signs that your intuition is trying to tell you something and a few tips to help you sharpen your intuition skills! Wait until the end for the top tip on being more in tune with your intuition! https://linktr.ee/youdontownmepodcast music @TrackTribe Just to let you know, this information is for educational purposes only and is not intended t...
May 12, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Why is it that so many of us struggle with self-love? We feel we love ourselves, but then something happens to prove us wrong, or we think we are over something, only to find out we aren't. According to recent research, we can't change our past, but we can change our feeling toward ourselves to find true healing. It isn't about the cause but our relationship to ourselves. This podcast will dive deep into what we need to find self-love and how we know you have found it. ****Stay to the end for a ...
May 05, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Hi All, Welcome to the @youdontownmepodcast, season 2! Now that we have some of the basics down, let's talk about real ways to take ownership of our own lives. Let's get down to real change in manageable ways. We will be doing minisodes and guest episodes and discussing more of the basics. We will continue to discuss work, relationships, society, beliefs, fashion, and all the things that try to take ownership of our inner and outer selves. This is a candid and authentic podcast on self-study. We...
May 03, 2023•1 min•Season 2Ep. 25