In this week’s episode, I welcome Florence Ann Romano to the Life Check Yourself studio. Florence is a renowned personal growth strategist, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Known as the "Windy City Nanny," she has spent over 15 years as a childcare provider and is an expert on childcare, family, and village support. We dive deep into the significance of creating and maintaining a supportive community, the challenges of asking for help, and how to embrace change for personal growth. Florence's insights are not only inspiring but also practical, offering actionable advice for anyone looking to enhance their life and relationships.

• Building Your Village

• The Importance of Asking for Help

• Embracing Change and Personal Growth

Building Your Village (00:07:16 - 00:08:33)

The concept of building your village and the roles that different people play in your life. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and casting the right people into roles that support and uplift you.

"I want you to think of this as casting a movie or a play. These are your main characters, and once you do that casting, you're gonna look back and think, okay, now I understand why I feel a certain way."​​.

The Importance of Asking for Help (00:12:21 - 00:13:14)

Asking for help is often challenging, especially for women. It addresses the fear of indebtedness and the perception of weakness that hinders many from reaching out. Societal pressures and personal insecurities often prevent people from asking for help, but true relationships thrive on mutual support and understanding.

"The thing that ties public speaking as the number one fear in this world is asking for help... We get in our own way with the asking for help part of it."​​.

Embracing Change and Personal Growth (00:37:09 - 00:38:03)

The inevitability of change and embracing it can lead to personal growth and new opportunities. View change as a positive force that brings growth and new connections rather than something to fear.

"The only thing I can promise you is that the village is gonna change... Instead of being afraid of that, lean into it and trust that if the village is changing, maybe it is for a reason."​​.

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In this week’s episode, I welcome Dr. Debra Mandel to the Life Check Yourself studio. Dr. Mandel is a nationally renowned psychologist with over 30 years of experience. She's the author of four books, including the intriguingly titled "Dump That Chump," and she's here to share insights from her latest book, "Sassy and Rude: A New Attitude." We discussed the complex and often tumultuous mother-daughter relationship and explored the dynamics of mother-daughter relationships, the impact of social media and societal pressures, and strategies for fostering healthier connections.

• The Influence of Social Media on Mother-Daughter Relationships

• Generational Challenges in Mother-Daughter Dynamics

• Strategies for Improving Mother-Daughter Relationships

1. The Influence of Social Media on Mother-Daughter Relationships (00:36:45 - 00:37:39)

The challenge lies in balancing daughters' desire to be part of the online scene without encouraging unhealthy behaviors.

"I see so many young women with body image issues and self-esteem issues even more so... it's kind of horrifying to some degree"​​.

2. Generational Challenges in Mother-Daughter Dynamics (00:36:01 - 00:36:45)

Each generation faces unique challenges, but the core struggles of mother-daughter relationships remain constant.The societal and technological changes contribute to these evolving dynamics

"Every generation just like we say, 'Oh, our parents are so old-fashioned,' or 'they didn't get it,' there's always new information and new technology that's coming down the pike"​​.

3. Strategies for Improving Mother-Daughter Relationships (00:37:39 - 00:38:04)

Practical advice is provided for mothers of young children and teenagers to foster healthier relationships.

"We don't want to let... the circumstances be our excuse for not learning how to be better and how to navigate through it"​​.

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Marni welcomes Peter Canova to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo discusses how to embrace your intuitive gifts by training your subconscious. Peter is an award-winning author who also contributed to the much-loved Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He’s recently released a book, “Quantum Spirituality” which looks at the metaphysical intersection between quantum physics and Gnostic wisdom. In this episode, Marni and Peter look at what it means to actually listen to your intuition and what you stand to gain from doing so.

· How to stop being skeptical

· Train your subconscious

· How to shift your perspective

Embrace Your Intuitive Gifts [04:58]

Both Gnostic teachings and quantum physics explore the nature of light, energy, and matter. In his book "Quantum Spirituality," Peter Canova combines these ancient spiritual insights with modern scientific understanding to create a roadmap for higher consciousness. His multidisciplinary approach integrates science, spirituality, psychology (especially Jungian), neurobiology, and epigenetics. Recognizing and embracing your intuitive gifts, and letting go of overthinking, can unlock a wealth of insights and abilities you never knew you had.

I let go and let my logical mind kind of take a backseat and really allow myself to be in my gifts, and be who I am, and be in that higher state of consciousness.

Manifest It [14:58]

The idea of manifesting has a solid basis. That’s not to say that it’s as clear cut as the oversimplified definition we all see on social media. Rather it’s by understanding that you have the ability to influence your reality by focusing your thoughts and intentions. Start small by setting clear, positive intentions and observe how they manifest in your life.

It’s an inner feeling that I can see this thing down the road. I know it’s going to work its way out.

Training Your Subconscious [21:55]

There’s active and passive meditation. Active meditation is when you begin the practice with the intention of finding a solution to a problem or addressing an issue. In either case, meditation is a powerful tool for transitioning from intellectual ideas to actual experiences of higher consciousness.

You have to convert that into an actual experience, and that’s where meditation could be the mechanism to help; that transition from an intellectual idea to an experience.

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• Merging the Past and Present to Show Us Our Future- Peter Canova’s Website