Initial Impressions

Understanding Your Expectations In Relationships & Prioritizing Shared Values

Growing up most of us are taught that being in a relationship will complete us and make us happy. We are taught that if they really love us they'll do everything we want to make us happy and feel loved. The reality is that most of the expectations we put on love are keeping us from it. Our expectations when analyzed can reveal our most important values. In this episode I'll share tools to help you meet your own needs, honor your own values and attract a partner that shares those values with you in their own unique ways. 
 
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Why Forced Action Towards Your Goals Isn’t Serving You And How To Follow Aligned Impulses & Create Inspiration

Is doing something always better than doing nothing? Most of society today would have us believe we should continuously work hard often to our own determent. We are taught that hard, grueling work will produce greater results than aligned inspired action. When you take forced action towards your goals you'll often feel stuck, exasperated and unmotivated. When you take inspired aligned action you're able to tap in to the specific path you are meant to follow which will bring you peace and happiness not just in the results but the journey. In this episode I'll share tips to help you create personal inspiration and follow your aligned impulses. 
 
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The Growing Pains Of Hitting Your Goals, Slowing Down To Speed Up + Creating More Energy & Space For Your Dreams

How often do we reach a huge milestone in our lives that we've waited for eagerly only to feel overwhelmed and anxious at its appearance? The growing pains of success are inevitable but if you aren't prepared for them you'll find yourself burnt out, running into the same obstacles over and over again. The more elevated you want your life, your goals and your dreams to be, the more of an elevated version of yourself you have to create. The question really is, how do I handle these insecurities as they come up? How do I handle the fears? How do I create more energy? How do I move from a place of inspired action instead of force? In this episode I'll be sharing tips to help you do just that so you can happily grow alongside these dreams as they manifest.
 
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How to Enjoy Solitude Without Feeling Lonely & Build a Fulfilling Relationship With Yourself

In this episode I'll share tools to help you experience a fulfilling relationship with yourself and replace feelings of loneliness with a deep sense of self love and respect. We spend so much time enjoying the experience of others we often forget how to fulfill our own emotional needs. The problem is- people don't always "behave" and really it isn't their job to. Finding love and peace in the relationship with yourself is the most reliable way to experience true, lasting fulfillment. The best part of building a strong relationship with yourself is that your other relationships will grow all the more because when you find love within yourself it lets everybody else off the hook. This is where true unconditional love begins. 
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Savannah Schaffer ON: The Importance of Filling Your Own Cup First & Creating More Meaning in Your Life

In this episode I'll be interviewing a content creator, life coach, journaling enthusiast, and new mommy who just so happens to be one of my best friends- Savanah Schaffer. I picked her brain on how she balances her occupation, motherhood and self care. We share so many tips to help you follow your intuition and create more meaning in your life.
1:00 Whats it like balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship? 
2:00 How has slowing down impacted the way you follow your intuition? & How to be more intentional about the way you spend your time.
4:25 Showing up as your best self 
8:00 The benefits of journaling & filling your cup up first
12:00 Seeing an obstacle as an opportunity for growth
14:10 Knowing when to start a new chapter  
17:10 Dealing with fears, self doubt & imposter syndrome 
24:15 Monetizing your passions and finding meaning where you are now 
30:30 Life is always preparing you for whats next 
34:00 Tips to follow your intuition & knowing what's good for you
39:35 Closing questions
Follow Savannah Schaffer on Instagram & TikTok at @savschaffer, in her bio you’ll find links for her journal & a form to apply for her Elevation Mentorship program. 
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Pilot: Can we really change? Growth vs Fixed Mindset

This is the first episode of my podcast, Initial Impressions, where I'll share tools for cultivating inner peace through mindfulness. In every episode, I'll strive to leave you feeling more at peace and optimistic about the future than before.
To kick this off I'll introduce the first mindfulness concepts I remember learning: Growth vs Fixed mindset. I'll break down the differences between them and share tools to help you grow and reflect on any self-imposed limitations you weren't aware of.
 
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