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A Lesson on "The Stories We Tell Ourselves"

If you're anything like me, you have a constant reel of thoughts going on in your brain, and up until my 30's, I assumed that I was at the mercy of these words, judgements, and opinions. I would also believe them as my actual truth, and didn't understand the idea that I was the one who was in control, and can choose to believe whatever it is that I want to believe.
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Now, breaking this all down, I want to focus specifically on the area of 'the stories we tell ourselves'. With this voice constantly going, is yours on auto-pilot taking things in at face value, or do you choose to tell a story that serves you best? I'm sure this isn't the first time you've heard that the words we speak are powerful, especially when it comes to our identity and how we choose to see ourselves, but I want to take things a step further than just hearing this, and share with you how to put this concept into practice. In this episode, I talk more about the power that our words and thoughts have, as well as share how my "old story" was limiting me in my life, and once I recognized this and shifted my beliefs, everything started to fall into place. This idea is life-changing, and my hope is that it not only resonates with you, but that you're able to implement this change to your story. I want your thoughts to better serve you each and every day, so you can experience joy, growth, and fulfillment in this one and only life. Enjoy!

A Lesson on "Grieving a Loved One"

I originally titled this episode, "Grieving the Loss of a Loved One", but was then reminded that we don't lose those who have taken on another form. If we lost them, we would continue searching for them and never find them. This thought in itself is not helpful in any way. Instead, they morph into another version of themselves, sometimes referred to as 'crossing'. This allows you to redefine what this new relationship looks like versus searching for something that can never be found. Similar to the idea of grieving a child that has grown up, and desiring them to be a younger age than they are now. That version of them isn't here anymore, but you can embrace and enjoy who they are now.

Since losing my Dad in April 2019, I have found some ways to support myself through this process that I want to share with you. There is no 'right way' to grieve, and you have to find whatever works best for you. As there is a 100% success rate that we will not only experience the loss of someone in our lives, but that it will happen to us as well, I figured I should shed some light on this 'uncomfortable' topic. In true Morgan form, I am very vulnerable in this episode in hopes that it supports you wherever you are and that you recognize that you are not alone. Enjoy!

 

A Lesson on "Self Love, The Mecca of it All" with Beatrice Kamau

In today's episode, we dive deep into the mother load, and what I believe is the mecca of all self development, self love. But wait, what does this mean? How do I know if I love myself? What behaviors are representative of this? We talk this, and more along with the story of how Beatrice went from being at the mercy of pleasing others, to then completely stripping that away to unmask her true identity, and then using this experience to help others do the same. My hope is that this reminds you of who you truly are, and how to put yourself first so that you can then show up as the best you for this life. Enjoy!

BONUS: Beatrice has offered all listeners access to a PDF copy of her free workbook, The Anatomy of Self-Love. Click the link below to access!

https://www.beatricekamau.com/selfloveworkbook

A Lesson on "Morning Routines"

We've all heard how important morning routines are, and on this episode I talk to you about why I think they are so crucial to add into our daily habits. For me, adding a morning routine has changed the way in which I go about my day dramatically. Listen in for the reasons why morning routines are so important, what my routine looks like, and why (per the usual) you need to create one that works best for you and only you. Enjoy!

 

Meditation App: Insight Timer

 

Book recommendations for your morning routine:

• You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life

• The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith

• A Course in Miracles Made Easy: Mastering the Journey from Fear to Love

• Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

• Illusions : The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

A Lesson on "The Risk of Rushing"

‘We are always getting ready to live but never living.’ –Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ask yourself, are you rushing your way through life? If yes, have you ever wondered why you're rushing? What are you risking by pushing through the to do list that life demands day in and day out?

In this episode, I discuss why we rush, where it comes from, what we risk when rushing, and how to move towards a slower way of living. Reminding you that we're not here to just 'get it done', and that life can be so much fuller when we slow down.

A Lesson on "Relationships and the Noise of Other's Opinions"

Two very important things that can directly impact the decisions that we ultimately make for ourselves in our own lives are our relationships and how we allow what others think (their opinions/beliefs) into our sphere. To me, these two things share great insight into how we feel about ourselves. In this episode, I'll share with you some ways in which you can not only improve your relationships by improving yourself, but also the importance of not letting others opinions drown out your inner voice. You know what is best for you, period. Enjoy!

A Lesson on "I'm Not Where I Should Be"

"I'm not where I should be"

 

Haven't we all felt this at one time or another? It is an unfortunate emotion that can creep into our lives from time to time. Often accompanied by comparison, where we're seeing others live out a life that we assume 'should' be the path that we're on. Listen in as I reaffirm to you that you are always exactly where you should be, you're on track, you haven't missed the boat, and as I share some ways to help you believe in those statements yourself whenever you feel as though you aren't where you 'should be'.

Welcome to Connect Back In: Why I Re-branded the Podcast

If you've been listening for awhile,  you may have noticed a soft re-brand from "The La Jolla Local" to the new! "Connect Back In" podcast. After some internal discovery over the past few months, I recognized that this podcast needed a change in order to be more aligned with what I am wanting to share. Listen in for why I decided to re-brand, and for a bit more on what you can anticipate in the coming episodes. As always, thank you for listening!

A Lesson on Manifesting: This ish Works!

In this episode, you will learn:

• My top manifesting tips that will bring forth your desires, while allowing you to still enjoy the journey there.
• The story of how I manifested my biggest desire yet

I decided to share an exciting and light hearted story of how I recently manifested a new house in Bird Rock, La Jolla, California. It is something that I've been waiting on for over two years, and through all the ups and downs, I trusted that it was already here, and on it's way to me. I hope this story brings you inspiration for your own desires, and know that if I can do it, you can too. Sending all the love.

A Lesson on "Feeling What You're Feeling"

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why it's okay to be exactly as you are during this time
• Why I haven't been motivated to record a podcast
• The importance of feeling how you're feeling

It's been a minute since I've recorded a podcast episode, as I haven't had the motivation or the words to create. More on that in the episode, along with some advice on how to process all that we're experiencing during COVID-19. After listening, I hope you feel more supported and less alone. I'm sending everyone all the light and love.