I lost my Soul Dog, Fergie, on June 26th, and the waves of grief and unfamiliar emotions had an impact on me that is hard to put into words.

Fergie was my first soul dog, and if you haven’t had a soul dog before, here’s how I would describe it: A dog with whom we share a deep, profound, and spiritual connection. This bond goes beyond the normal pet-owner relationship, it’s a dog that is a soulmate in animal form. A soul dog has a significant impact on our life, providing unconditional love, support, and unique companionship. They teach important life lessons and leave a forever imprint on our heart, making their loss incredibly impactful and intensely felt.

In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, I honor the life and legacy of Fergie. She was a devoted companion whose presence taught me the true meaning of unconditional love and the profound depths of loss. She was a rescue (from a 3 day kill shelter) who transformed my life, showing me how to be present in every moment and navigate the overwhelming grief that follows the loss of a beloved soul sidekick who was by my side 24/7.

Join me as I share the beautiful love that emerged from her passing, a testament to the bond we shared and the indelible mark she left on my heart. This episode is a tribute to all the lessons she imparted and the enduring love that continues to surround me, even in her absence. Whether you’ve experienced the loss of a beloved pet or simply wish to celebrate the incredible impact they have on our lives, this episode is a poignant reminder of the enduring connections that shape us. Choose Love. Our pets do.

#BetterTogether #WeGotThis #LyfeReinvented #SoulDog #UnconditionalLove #OptToAdopt #PetGrief #ChooseLove

Fun fact: Hitting rock bottom doesn’t physically hurt.

Not so fun fact: Emotional, spiritual, and mental rock bottom sucks.

Courage is the ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. It's considered one of the core virtues in positive psychology and we need it for personal growth and resilience.

If you or someone you know has struggled with letting drugs, gambling, drinking, sex, negative self-talk, and/or limiting self-belief rule their life, you’ll want to listen and learn from today’s exceptional guest, Aussie/New Zealander Laban Ditchburn, an author, podcaster, and “World’s Best Courage Coach".

Laban’s journey to becoming the "World's Best Courage Coach" was born out of his own personal pain and struggles.

In the depths of his gambling and substance addiction, he found himself at rock bottom. His life was spiraling out of control, and every day felt like a battle he was losing. One evening, after a particularly devastating loss at the casino and a night of heavy substance abuse, he looked in the mirror and saw a person he no longer recognized. It was in that moment of despair that he realized he had to change or lose everything.

A decision to reclaim your life is not easy. It requires immense courage to face your demons head-on. Laban sought help and joined support groups, where he met others who were fighting their own battles. Their stories of struggle and resilience fueled his determination to overcome his addictions.

Confront your fears, take control of your life.

Laban now teaches others how to take bold, massive, and courageous actions to facilitate their own miraculous outcomes. Be unstoppable in getting to where you want to be!

Your journey to courage begins with a single, bold step. And whether you’re battling personal demons, or simply looking for a life filled with more passion and purpose, this episode is full of hard earned wisdom and simple action items.

You can connect with this week’s guest via his website - labanditchburn.com

BONUS: If Laban’s story resonated with you, he generously offered a complimentary transformational session to explore if working together in some future capacity makes sense. Link below to schedule!

https://calendly.com/labanmditchburn/discovery-call-together?back=1&month=2024-07

#BetterTogether #WeGotThis #LyfeReinvented #Courage

When we feel stressed, we limit key parts of the brain from functioning properly. In particular, the frontal cortex, which is the smart thinking part of our brain. We become limited in our problem solving skills, communication, and ability to empathize and see others’ perspectives. That’s why I was excited to banter today with Jeff Benton, a Master HeartMath Trainer, and the CEO/Founder of Paragon Performance Evolution. Paragon creates and implements leadership, high-performance, stress management and resiliency programs for individuals and organizations around the world.

Jeff's unique background combines ancient wisdom from spiritual masters with cutting-edge technology from brain scientists, giving him profound insights into stress management. In this episode, we dive deep into the heart’s electromagnetic field and explore how to take control of your stress response. By understanding and practicing heart-brain coherence, we can optimize brain functions and enhance our overall physiology, leading to greater clarity, joy, gratitude, and deeper, more meaningful relationships. Who wouldn’t want that? Plus, Jeff’s practical techniques can be implemented by anyone immediately!

If you’d like the 6 minute coherence technique recording, email Jeff (jeff@performanceparagon.com) or me (traci@mylovebydesign.com).

You can connect with this week’s guest via his website - performanceparagon.com, on IG at jeffrey_benton_paragon or LinkedIn at Jeffrey Robert Benton.

#BetterTogether #WeGotThis #LyfeReinvented #HeartBrainCoherence #LessStress