Welcome to We Go Boldly, the go-to show for insights and tips on embracing and opening up your life. In today's episode, we explore how to be comfortable without distractions and why figuring out what distractions are covering up matters. Distractions can be healthy, but they can also veer into the realm of unhealthy. We walk through all of this and more in today’s episode. Tune in wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts today.

Benefits of Being Present:

• Savor enjoyable experiences
• Pay attention to loved ones
• Focus fully on tasks or chores
• Think deeply when enjoying a book or movie
• Soothe racing thoughts or overthinking
• Increased enjoyment: Life is more enjoyable when you're present. Food tastes better, family time is more fun, and work becomes more enjoyable.
• Reduced stress: Being present is almost like meditation. There are no worries, just experiencing.
• Better relationships: Committing to being with someone improves conversations and bonding.
• Get things done: Focusing on one task at a time leads to better and faster completion.

How to Deal with Distractions at Work:

1. Create a distraction-free ritual: Tame distractions in advance.
2. Set three daily intentions: Use the Rule of Three to focus on what's important.
3. Reduce distractions: Distractions can help soothe racing thoughts, but if they hinder presence, reduce them.

How to Be Comfortable with Distractions:

1. Journaling: Pay attention to your thoughts for stress relief and emotional wellness.
2. Meditation: Sit with challenging emotions to experience and let them go.
3. Practice mindful eating: Focus solely on the act of eating.
4. Pause screen time: Take control of your day by limiting distractions.
5. Build a routine: Stay on track and feel empowered.
6. Be aware: Become more aware of your thoughts.
7. Be gentle: Don't beat yourself up for thinking about the past or future.
8. Exercise: Use exercise as a form of meditation, focusing solely on the activity.
9. Put up reminders: Use reminders to stay present.
10. Spend time in nature: Connect with nature to anchor yourself in the moment.
11. Schedule creative time: Engage in creative activities to celebrate the present.
12. Keep practicing: Continue practicing presence without fear of failure.

Go Boldly Homework:

1. Practice any of the anti-distraction techniques.
2. Try doing one thing at a time.
3. Celebrate all your successes.
4. Join our Weekly Women’s Circle

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What make-it-or-break it moments have YOU had? The road of life is FULL of them, and take one fork in the road, and you make it; take the other, and you break it. So, how do you know which decision to make? And, how can you pattern your life to have YOUR make-it-or-break-it moments lead to success in the goals you are achieving? That is what I am exploring today with my Power Mom guest, Jessica Rhodes of Interview Connections. She and I are both mompreneurs who have battled our way out of very tough circumstances to rise above. And, none of it was easy, cute, or carefree. It was HARD. And, we want you to know how to have your own hard moments make you, not break you. Jessica and I share some strength-building stories where we faced such a fork in the road. So, what was the commonality that led us both out of darkness and into Power Mom success? Listen in and find out… Let me introduce you to today’s Power Mom, Jessica Rhodes!

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Guest Power Mom: Jessica Rhodes of Interview Connections

More About Jessica: Jessica Rhodes founded Interview Connections, the world’s first and leading podcast booking agency in 2013, back when no other agencies like it existed. Since its founding, Interview Connections has booked over 30,000 podcast interviews for over 800 clients! Jessica is passionate about helping entrepreneurs who feel like the best-kept secret grow their business online through genuine, human-to-human connection. The podcast interviews Jessica and her team have booked have helped their clients generate millions of dollars in sales, sell thousands of books, and transform countless lives.

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Welcome to Episode 23 of We Go Boldly! In this episode, we dive deep into how-to identify, understand, and manage your emotions. Tune in to learn more about emotional intelligence and how it can make your life better, easier, and more satisfying.

We explore:

• Why understanding what you are feeling matters
• The importance of recognizing and naming your emotions
• Benefits from learning to experience and express your feelings
• Practical exercises to improve your emotional intelligence.

Tune in to discover how mastering your feelings can lead to a more balanced, fulfilled life.

Key Takeaways:

1. Learn the benefits of identifying feelings and being emotionally aware.
2. Discover strategies for naming your feelings and maintaining emotional balance.
3. How feelings are meant to move through our bodies.

Go Boldly Homework:

1. Pick one of the tools we talked about today and give it a try over the next week. Emotions wheel, journaling, body scanning…
2. Write down whatever you experience when you use the tool - write down the emotions you notice, the physical feelings related to the emotion, and the actions if any related to the emotion.
3. Share your experience in our Weekly Women’s Circle!

Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review We Go Boldly on your favorite podcast platform. See you next week!

Hosts: Rielly Karsh and Tovah Kopan of Go Boldly Initiative

Resources Mentioned in the Show:

• Why It's Vital to Identify, Process, and Express Your Emotions | Psychology Today
• Understanding Emotions: 15 Ways to Identify Your Feelings
• 5 Reasons Emotions Are Important
• Understanding What Your Emotions Are Trying to Tell You
• How Do I Feel? The Importance Of Identifying Emotions | Talklife Blog
• This 3-Step Process Will Help You Feel Your Feelings
• How to *actually* feel your feelings: a guide to processing your emotions — Calm Blog

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Welcome to We Go Boldly, the go-to show for insights and tips on embracing and opening up your life. In today's episode, we explore the anxiety spirals and what we can do to understand them and prevent them. Anxiety spirals are overwhelming mental states triggered by escalating anxious thoughts and stress hormones. Rooted in the brain's fight-or-flight response, modern stressors can lead to catastrophic thinking and physical symptoms. Recognizing triggers, practicing mindfulness, and implementing stress management techniques are vital in preventing and managing anxiety spirals.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of identifying our triggers. We share insights into how our bodies carry our stress and give warning signs. We'll cover various approaches to deal with worry spirals when they are unavoidable. By the end of this episode, you'll have practical tips and a clearer understanding of how to prevent anxiety spirals and what to do when you can’t prevent them.

Main Talking Points:

• Understanding Anxiety Spirals: How escalating anxious thoughts and stress hormones contribute to overwhelming mental states.
• Triggers and Symptoms: Identifying common triggers like major life stressors and intrusive thoughts that lead to negative thought spirals.
• Prevention Strategies: Techniques such as challenging negative beliefs, practicing mindfulness, and making lifestyle adjustments to combat anxiety spirals.
• Coping Techniques: Deep breathing, muscle relaxation, mindful grounding, and healthy distractions to stop spiraling out of control.
• Key Takeaways: Importance of recognizing spirals, utilizing coping mechanisms, and showing self-compassion during anxious moments.

Homework:

1. Pick 3-5 things we talked about and prepare them so you have a worry spiral kit available
2. Start practicing 1-2 of those things throughout the week and let us know how it goes!
3. Join our weekly women’s circle.

Hosts: Rielly Karsh and Tovah Kopan of Go Boldly Initiative

Recommended Reading:

• 18 Anxiety Worksheets for Adults, Teens, & More (positivepsychology.com)
• How to Stop an Anxiety Spiral: 7 Tips From a Therapist (choosingtherapy.com)
• How to Stop Worrying (oprahdaily.com)
• 8 Grounding Techniques to Try When You’re Spiraling | SELF
• Is I

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To use her own words, Jennifer Frye is “a single mom, a CEO, and a badass.” And, I can tell you, having known this woman for 20-plus years, that all of the above is true. We first met following our Junior years in college. We were both studying business at Tulane University’s A. B. Freeman School of Business and met through their summer study abroad program in Europe… back in the year 2000.

She and I now are both single moms and solo entrepreneurs; and we connect a lot in this conversation about how that feeling of “no wiggle room to screw up” with parenting translates into building a business by yourself. Not only do we dig into her path to betting on herself and owning her own company, but also into overcoming the fear of being alone–period. The silver lining flipside of that path is being in control of your own trajectory, as Jen says. So, listen in and consider whether or not you should venture on your own in working toward your goals. And, at the end, we share the story of how Jen saved my life–literally. She saved my life. And, that was my early clue that this woman would be fearless and grow to be a Power Mom!! Listen in…

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Guest Power Mom: Jennifer Frye of Appreciated Asset

More About Jennifer: Jennifer Frye grew up in Boston and graduated from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University. She spent several years in DC and NYC developing extensive experience in business development. She moved from Manhattan to Charleston, SC in 2007. She lives with her 9 year old son Maxwell and their rescue dog Dewey and she hosts nightly impromptu dance parties in her kitchen. She loves to travel, read, cook (occasionally) and run (even less occasionally). Jennifer loves to show other women, and specifically single moms how they can "redefine having it all".

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Welcome to We Go Boldly, the go-to show for insights and tips on embracing and opening up your life. In today's episode, we discuss the powerful practice of creating a joy list to cultivate happiness and well-being in your life. Learn how to prioritize self-care, gratitude, and positivity by curating a personalized list of activities and experiences that bring you joy.

In this episode, we discuss creating a joy list as a simple yet powerful tool to boost your happiness and cultivate a positive mindset. By consciously choosing to focus on the things that bring you joy, you can enhance your overall quality of life and well-being. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more tips on self-care, mindfulness, and personal growth. Share this episode with anyone who may benefit from creating their own joy list. Remember, your happiness matters! Tune in and start your journey towards a more enjoyable and enriched life.

Main Talking Points:

• Understanding the concept of a joy list and its importance in promoting mental health and emotional well-being.
• The benefits of practicing gratitude and mindfulness in everyday life.
• Tips for identifying activities, people, and places that bring you joy and adding them to your joy list.
• How to incorporate your joy list into your daily routine to prioritize self-care and happiness.
• The role of positivity and optimism in shaping your mindset and overall outlook on life.

Hosts: Rielly Karsh and Tovah Kopan of Go Boldly Initiative

Recommended Reading:

• 5 Ways to Cultivate More Joy in Your Life – Chopra
• Cultivating Joy: Unlocking the Path to a Fulfilling Life
• #31 Cultivating Joy — HEAL THE PLANET
• The Scientific Facts of Happiness You Never Knew - LifeHack
• 6 Ways to Cultivate Joy in Your Life - 2024 - MasterClass
• Cultivating Joy — Restoring Connections
• Cultivate Joy to Improve Well-being | IE Insights.

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Welcome to We Go Boldly, the go-to show for insights and tips on embracing and opening up your life. In today's episode, we explore the exciting journey of finding a hobby that truly suits you. Hobbies are essential for relaxation, creativity, and personal growth, and we're here to help you discover yours. Join us as we delve into practical strategies and expert advice on how to uncover a hobby that brings joy and fulfillment. Whether you're looking to reignite old passions or try something completely new, this episode is packed with inspiration and guidance.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of having hobbies and how they contribute to a well-balanced and fulfilling life. We share insights into the benefits of hobbies and how to identify one that aligns with your interests and lifestyle. We'll cover various approaches to discovering new hobbies, from exploring your passions to experimenting with different activities. By the end of this episode, you'll have practical tips and a clearer understanding of how to find and engage in hobbies that enhance your quality of life. Tune in and start your journey towards a more enjoyable and enriched life.

Main Talking Points:

• The Importance of Hobbies: Understanding why hobbies matter for mental and emotional well-being.
• Identifying Interests: Techniques to discover what activities you might enjoy.
• Exploring New Activities: How to try out different hobbies and find the right fit.
• Balancing Hobbies with Daily Life: Tips on making time for hobbies amidst a busy schedule.
• Benefits of Hobbies: How hobbies can improve various aspects of your life, from stress relief to skill development.

Hosts: Rielly Karsh and Tovah Kopan of Go Boldly Initiative

Recommended Reading:

• How to Find a Hobby: 4 Examples for Adults
• You need a hobby. Here's how to find one that's right for you
• How To Find A New Hobby
• How to Find Your New Favorite Hobbies | TIME
• How to find a new hobby - 40 ideas to try - FutureLearn

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Soooo, typically, the conversations on this show explore how your motherhood journey creates superpowers that you can then parlay into successes in other areas of your life. Well, TODAY, we’re going to flip that lens around and look at what happens when your business empowers your motherhood. Today’s guest power mom is Alexa Carlin–a self-made phenom, who founded the Women’s Empowerment Expo–a collection of conferences for women looking to grow personally and professionally. And, NOW, she’s a brand new mom!! Having become a CEO at just 17, we distill the evolution of her own key message of the power of one and pushing through fear to achieve greatness. Listen in to find out how those powers from her professional life that are now lending strength, support, and expertise to her new journey into motherhood. Now, let’s get to today’s Power Mom, Alexa Carlin! Listen in…

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Guest Power Mom: Alexa Carlin of Women's Empowerment Expo

More About Alexa: Alexa Carlin is an in-demand professional speaker, bestselling author, TV personality, and Founder & CEO of the Women Empower X (founded in 2016). At 17 she started her first company, at 21 she had a near-death experience and was given a 1% chance to live. Today, she uses her infectious energy and courageous spirit to empower women to turn their obstacles into opportunities and pursue their dreams. She has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network, Cheddar TV, FOX, ABC, CBS, TEDx and in Entrepreneur, Glamour Magazine, and Forbes among others.

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