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Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode we welcome Lavia Graham to the show. Lavia is the owner and creator of The Wealth of Health, an entrepreneur, Reiki master natural energy healer, inspirational influencer, Doula, and mother of twins. She shares her story of overcoming anxiety, cultivating a more empowering inner voice, and healing from past trauma. She also shares the self-care system she created to keep her cup full throughout her pregnancy. Visit The Wealth of Health [thewealthofhealth.online] to get connected with Lavia and all of the resources she has to offer! Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. How was the month of July for you? In this episode, Nick and Ray mindfully reflect on the month of July and share some of the experiences they had. They also discuss what they've learned along the way and how they plan on using what they learned to be more intentional with their time for the coming month. Check out the Balance Period [shop.balanceperiod.com] store and get order your Mindful Merch! Use the code PODCAST at checkout for free shipping on your order.

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you have a growth mindset? In this episode, Nick and Ray have a discussion about what it means to have a growth mindset and why it's valuable as we continue to increase our level of emotional intelligence.  They also offer some practical ways we can begin to develop a growth mindset so we can continue to set a mindful example for our next generation. Check out this article to get more information on developing a growth mindset: [Link] Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you know your worth? In this episode, we welcome the author, speaker, storyteller, coach, and CEO of the Personal Development company Elevation Is A Must, David "D1" Gibson [@d1gibson]. David shares his story of overcoming inner conflict to create his company and how he's gained a deeper understanding of his self-worth along his journey. He also shares the system he has in place to incrementally improve the quality of his life. Check out his website Elevation Is A Must [elevationisamust.com] and tune in to the Dream Catcher Worldwide Broadcast! Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you have a  morning routine? In this episode, Nick and Ray discuss the final piece to our Sustainable Self-Care System, the Morning Routine. They share what activities make up their individual routines and offer some insights on how we can begin to view the time we get in the morning differently so we can make sure we show ourselves some love. Let's learn and grow together.

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. What did you learn from the month of June? In this episode, Nick and Ray share some of the experiences they had in June and what they've learned from them. They also discuss the value of mindfully reflecting, along with how they plan on prioritizing their time and energy going into July. Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you have a Mid-Day Routine? In continuation from last episode, Nick and Ray discuss the value of creating a Mid-Day Routine as a part of our Sustainable Self-Care System. They share what habits they practice in their Mid-Day Routine along with ways we can begin to cultivate our own. Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you have an evening routine? In this episode, Nick and Ray discuss one aspect of our Sustainable Self-Care System, an evening routine. They share what habits make up their evening routine and ways we can begin to cultivate our own. Remember, how you feel matters! By creating your Sustainable Self-Care System, including an Evening Routine, you put yourself in the best position to maintain optimal mental, physical and emotional well-being. Let’s learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Have you ever heard of Social Emotional Learning [SEL]? In this episode, Nick and Ray discuss the 5 SEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, reasonable decision making, social awareness, and relationship skills. They share why each of these competencies are valuable and ways we can begin to optimize the current SEL programs for the development of our next generation. Check out the CASEL website to learn more about Social Emotional Learning. Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you have a Self-Care system? In this episode, Nick and Ray discuss what a Sustainable Self-Care System is and how their individual systems have helped them maintain optimal wellbeing. They then show us how we can use a Positive Present Perspective to begin to create our Self-Care System. Finally,  they offer up a few simple sustainable self-care habits we can use as anchors as we cultivate our system. Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, Nick and Ray do a mindful reflection of the month of May.  Nick shares the new insights he has gained  from his meditation practice, and Ray shares how he's been making sure he's a good steward over the resources he has. They then offer up several simple sustainable habits they've added  to their Self-Care system and how their quality of life has been improved as a result. Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, Nick and Ray share what it means to observe life through the lens of a Positive Present Perspective and how it can allow us to experience peace even in the midst of adversity. They also share how this perspective has helped them recognize the full worth of their lives so they can be the change they want to see in their world. Finally, they offer up some simple sustainable self-care habits we can practice to begin to cultivate a more empowering perspective. Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, we welcome Noel, Fallon, and Mira the founders of Three Dope Souls. They share the story of how their collective came to be and the reasons why they use Self-Care to empower women to love themselves. They also share what the 6 Pillars of Self-Care are and some simple sustainable habits to help us cultivate each one. Visit the Three Dope Souls website and check out all the products they have to help you practice Self-Care! [https://three-dope-souls.square.site/s/shop] Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, we welcome Earl Campbell to the show. He is a father and real estate developer who shares his story of forgoing getting a college education to pursue his passion in real estate. He also shares the spiritual awakening he experienced upon meeting his son for the first time, along with the habits he now practices with his son to help him live his best life. Keep an eye out for Earl's new podcast and vlog called "Live to Inspire". Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. We are excited to have our cousin and business owner, Nicole Achille on the show this week! She shares her story of adapting to change in the midst of the pandemic and using her passion to spread joy to children across her community. She also shares the self-care morning routine she created to keep her spirits high over the last year! Check out the Nicole's Magic Instagram page and show your support: https://www.instagram.com/nicoles_magic/ Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode @Recovery.Ray and @TheBaldSage discuss what they have become aware of and the growth they have experienced over the month of  April. They also share some of the habits they practiced to help them consistently keep how they spend their time aligned with their values and goals. Be on the lookout for some merch and other products Balance Period has been working on to help keep you accountable as you cultivate simple sustainable Self-Care habits. Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. We are back with another Rewind episode. This time we will be reflecting on EP027: RaymondRightNow. Vol 5 [2018] where Recovery Ray shares the emotional tug of war happening in his mind once he became aware of all the areas of his life that he wanted to improve. Ray provides a present-day perspective to the steps he took to grow from then until now. He also shares the 4-step process he uses to create the life he wants for himself and the people he loves. For more context, check out EP027 to hear the full episode! Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, we welcome back the purpose-driven, empowering thought leader and founder of J. Posley LLC, Joshua Posley. The last time Josh was on the show [EP075: Intentional Investing], we discussed the value of being intentional with your time. This time around, he shares the highs and lows he experienced over the last year, and how he created systems in his life to support his overall success. He also shares some of the habits he practiced to help him bounce back from the adversity he faced along his journey. Check out www.jposleyllc.com to see how you can support what Josh is working on! Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, we got an opportunity to interview our sister Mitzi Achille, owner of Exclusively Yours Salon. Mitzi shares her story of overcoming obstacles and making a purposeful pivot in taking her business digital as a result of her shop being closed due to COVID-19. She also shares what self-care habits she practices to keep her cup full, along with the most valuable piece of advice she has gotten over the years of being an entrepreneur. Check out the Exclusively Yours Salon website and see how their products can help you or someone you love. Let's learn and grow together!

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, @Recovery.Ray & @Pranayanick reflect on the month of March. They share some of the experiences they had, what they learned, and how they plan on growing into April. They also offer up a couple of simple, sustainable self-care habits they used to improve the quality of their lives over the last month. Let's learn and grow together!