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July 1, 2019
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I'm Shealyn, a writer, speaker, and Self-Empowerment Coach. I provide support, guidance, and a safe space for women to deepen their connection with themselves so they can live an authentic and meaningful life. I'd be honoured to support you on your journey towards awakening your authentic self and living an empowered life!

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Do you ever find yourself falling into thoughts ba Do you ever find yourself falling into thoughts based in scarcity and “not enough”? 😔⁣  ⁣ Would you like to invite more abundance into the world within and around you? 😀⁣  ⁣ If your answer is yes, I hope this week’s episode of Awaken & Empower serves as an empowering source of inspiration for you! ⁣  ⁣ Listen in to explore the ins and outs of a scarcity mindset and an abundance heartspace, and how to shift from “not enough” to “more than enough”.⁣  ⁣ I talk about how most of us are conditioned to adopt a scarcity mindset, and how dropping into an abundance heartspace can drastically change the way we view ourselves and our lives.⁣  ⁣ I also share about a recent experience that got me to expand my understanding of abundance and look at this concept in an even more empowering way.⁣  ⁣ There is abundance all around you; you just have to choose to notice it. I hope this episode helps you do that!⁣  ⁣ You can listen to the episode at the link in my bio and wherever you get your podcasts ❤️
A practice to make space for your desires ⤵️⁣ ⁣ In order to experience what we desire, we must make space for it.⁣  ⁣ If there is something you want to welcome into your life and within yourself, one of the first and most empowering things you can do is to intentionally decide how to create this space.⁣  ⁣ Today I’m sharing with you a small but powerful practice that I like to lead my coaching clients through. It’s a set of self-reflection prompts I started using for myself awhile ago, and it holds the potential to unlock an empowering path forward to making space for your desires.⁣  ⁣ I call this exercise receive and release ✨⁣  ⁣ These two prompts will help you get clear on what you truly want, and what is taking up space in your life that is no longer serving you.⁣  ⁣ Once you’ve answered these questions, you can think about one small thing you could do to make this a reality. How can you go about making this receive and release happen?⁣  ⁣ You can come back to this exercise again and again, checking in with yourself and your desires, goals, dreams, wants, and aspirations, consciously and intentionally shedding what no longer serves you so you can make space for what will.⁣  ⁣ So, what do you most want to receive within yourself and in your life? And what do you need to release in order to receive that?  ⁣  ⁣ Let your intuition guide you. Trust what comes up. You know the answers to these questions. It might take a little patience, but when you get still and quiet enough, your most authentic inner knowing will rise to the surface.⁣  ⁣ I’d love to hear how this practice serves you. If you’d like to share, send me a message! 😘
This week’s episode of Awaken & Empower is an ho This week’s episode of Awaken & Empower is an honest sharing on grief, surrender, and embodiment from a woman I cherish dearly, @melinacharis ❤️⁣  ⁣ Melina is a writer, creatrix, and coach. She is a channel-opener, tea ceremonialist, breathwork alchemist, and sacred space holder. Her greatest joy is helping others remember that embodied expression, sacred creation, and divine trust are their birthright. She guides others to the depths of their souls, to connect with the fullness of their Selves, and to share and express their truth from a safe, grounded place within. She has 10+ years experience with transformative healing practices and is honored to walk alongside those she serves on their healing journeys.⁣  ⁣ Listen in to hear us chat about things like:⁣  ⁣ ✨ How Melina helps people become more grounded in who they truly are⁣ ⁣ ✨ What Melina has gone through since she was last on the show in 2021 that has led to a more embodied version of her business and her life⁣ ⁣ ✨ Trusting and surrendering to the non-linear path of creative and business pursuits, and allowing it to be a vehicle of transformation⁣ ⁣ ✨ Expanding our capacity to be with pain and how that contributes to rebuilding the foundation of groundedness and truth within yourself⁣ ⁣ ✨ Accepting and trusting the void space to allow yourself to surrender to the transformation happening beneath the surface⁣ ⁣ ✨ The multilayered concept of grief and waking up to the different expressions of it⁣ ⁣ ✨ What embodiment means and how to connect with your sense of embodied self-care and self-expression⁣ ⁣ ✨ Melina’s words of wisdom for anyone who is struggling to understand and embody their authentic self⁣  ⁣ You can tune in to the episode at the link in my bio and wherever you listen to podcasts! 💜
As I’ve been feeling into my intentions for the As I’ve been feeling into my intentions for the summer, something that keeps coming up for me is the desire for lightness 🔆⁣  ⁣ This summer, I’d like to feel light, free, at ease. I want to have fun and not take things so seriously. I’m prioritizing creating an intentional balance of work and play, of masculine and feminine, of adventure and rest.⁣  ⁣ The energy fuelling all of this is my intention to find the lightness in life.⁣  ⁣ What helps you feel light? If you’d also like to welcome in this energy, how do you think you can do that?⁣  ⁣ I’m trying to allow lightness to inform as many parts of my life as I can, including the books I’m reading, the shows I’m watching, the plans I’m making, and the routines I’m following. I want it all to feel light.⁣  ⁣ Because of my anxiety and depression, it can be difficult for me to reach this place of lightness. With the rising of summer and my continued commitment to nurture my mental health, it’s becoming a little easier everyday to honour my desire for lightness.⁣  ⁣ You can give yourself permission to just let go, to not worry so much about the past and stress so much about the future. You can be here, now, totally light and free.⁣  ⁣ I encourage you to release the pressure even just a little bit. Choose what can wait, and let it wait. Do something just for fun. Let yourself laugh, dance, sing, skip, rest.⁣  ⁣ The light things in life have so much power. They bring joy and sparkle to our days, and remind us of who we really are. They help us stay present and connect with feelings of gratitude and abundance. They allow us to drop everything that feels heavy, even just for a little while, so we can just be.⁣  ⁣ Focusing on the light is an incredibly empowering thing to do.⁣  ⁣ So dare yourself to let it go and be light. Find the lightness in your life every single day. Have fun, play, and rest. You are always worthy of it 💛
Is your inner fire burning bright? Or could you us Is your inner fire burning bright? Or could you use a little encouragement to get it going again? 🔥⁣  ⁣ Your inner fire is your passion, your drive, your excitement, your motivation. It’s your determination, joy, exuberance. It is your highest and most aligned energy coming straight from your intuition.⁣  ⁣ If you’re ready to spark your excitement for life and connect with your most authentic self, today’s Awaken & Empower episode is for you! ✨⁣  ⁣ In this episode, we’re exploring the empowering practice of igniting and nourishing your inner fire. Get ready to feel passionate, excited, and fully alive!⁣  ⁣ I talk about what the inner fire is and why it’s important to pay attention to. And we explore the role that self-awareness plays in the process of bringing this fire to full flame.⁣  ⁣ Then I walk you through some things to keep in mind as you ignite and nourish your inner fire, including self-reflection prompts and my own experiences.⁣  ⁣ Your inner fire is such a vital part of your self-empowerment. I hope this episode inspires you to ignite and nourish it as much and as often as you can!⁣  ⁣ You can tune in to the episode at the link in my bio and wherever you listen to podcasts! ☺️
There is so much magic within you ✨⁣  ⁣ Ene There is so much magic within you ✨⁣  ⁣ Energy and light and brilliance.⁣  ⁣ It’s all there, waiting for you to slow down and get quiet enough to notice it.⁣  ⁣ This part of you is patient and loving. It is an extension of your most authentic self, your soul-self.⁣  ⁣ When you access this place, you’re accessing a key to your empowerment.⁣  ⁣ You can use this magic, this energy and light and brilliance, to bring your creations to life.⁣  ⁣ These creations are your gifts to the world, your contribution and your impact. They will help you shine your light in whatever ways your heart desires.⁣  ⁣ There is no limit to the magic you can create.⁣  ⁣ Believe in your magic. Let it guide you. Trust it.⁣  ⁣ You have the power to create limitless magic, in all the ways that feel authentic to you.⁣  ⁣ Embrace the magic and create from it. This energy is there to guide you closer to your self-empowerment. It will help you deepen your connection with yourself so you can live an authentic and meaningful life.⁣  ⁣ Remember that there is no limit to the magic you can create. You are worthy of accessing this magic in your inner world so you can shine in your outer world.⁣  ⁣ If you’d like support as you access this magic, reach out to me. I’d be honoured to connect with you on your journey 🩷
What are your thoughts on balance? Do you feel lik What are your thoughts on balance? Do you feel like you have a good balance in your life? Do you think balance is realistic or possible? 🤔⁣  ⁣ I know there’s probably some mixed opinions out there about the value, and even the existence, of balance. The twists and turns of life can make it really difficult to believe in the possibility of balance, let alone create it.⁣  ⁣ Balance may feel hard to achieve sometimes, but no matter what is going on in our daily lives, we can all strive to create an empowered balance for ourselves. And I hope this week’s episode of Awaken & Empower inspires you to believe that! 😁⁣  ⁣ In this episode, we’re exploring how to define, create, and maintain a sense of empowered balance in your day to day life.⁣  ⁣ I share my thoughts on the concept of balance, and the recent shifts in my life that have made me become more aware of the importance of balance to me. And I talk about what it means to have an empowered sense of balance.⁣  ⁣ Then we dive into how to define what balance means to you, create a path forward to bring this balance to life, and maintain your balance using empowering practices and mindsets.⁣  ⁣ Whatever your thoughts on balance are, I hope this episode helps you see how possible it is to approach the concept of balance in an empowered way.⁣  ⁣ You can listen to the episode at the link in my bio and wherever you get your podcasts! ❤️
How can self-empowerment support you? Here are jus How can self-empowerment support you? Here are just a few ways ⤵️⁣ ⁣ Self-empowerment can help you… ⁣ ⁣ ✨ Get clear on who you are and what you want in life⁣ ⁣ ✨ Uncover your values, needs, and boundaries⁣ ⁣ ✨ Deepen your connection to your inner voice and intuition⁣ ⁣ ✨ Honour your desires wholeheartedly and unapologetically⁣ ⁣ ✨ Communicate assertively so you can advocate for yourself⁣ ⁣ ✨ Learn how to release yourself from intrusive thoughts and choose compassion instead⁣ ⁣ ✨ Strengthen your self-acceptance, self-worth, and self-love⁣ ⁣ ✨ Enhance your capacity to give your energy to others and the world around you⁣ ⁣ ✨ Experience authentic transformation from the inside out⁣ ⁣ ✨ Create a life that isn’t perfect, but one that excites you, fulfills you, and brings a sense of purpose, meaning, and joy to your days⁣  ⁣ Your empowerment matters. This life is precious and it’s yours to live. Self-empowerment will support you in your journey of deepening your connection with yourself so you can live your precious life in an authentic and meaningful way.⁣  ⁣ You can always access this part of you, and it’s never too late to start. ⁣  ⁣ I encourage you to dare to dream about how prioritizing your self-empowerment could impact your inner and outer world. Think of the possibilities. How would it feel? Where would you go? Who could you be?⁣  ⁣ If you want support on this journey, reach out to me. I’d be honoured to connect with you ❤️
The beginning of a new month is a powerful time to The beginning of a new month is a powerful time to check in with ourselves, set intentions, and welcome in the energy of the days to come ✨⁣  ⁣ At the start of every month, I do a ritual to reflect on how the past month went and think ahead to what I’d like to welcome into myself and my life in the new month.⁣  ⁣ Do you have a monthly ritual? If you do, what practices make up this ritual and which ones serve you the most? If you don’t, what do you think a monthly ritual could bring to your inner and outer world?⁣  ⁣ One of my favourite practices in my monthly ritual is reading oracle card spreads. The cards carry so much meaning, and they’re a really empowering way to receive guidance and set the tone for what’s to come.⁣  ⁣ In this week’s episode of Awaken & Empower, we’re turning to the cards for some powerful messages to carry with us into the new month!⁣  ⁣ Each reading was full of so much meaning, and I hope that whichever card you chose as your own gave you some empowering messages to help you set the tone for the new month.⁣ ⁣ You can listen to the episode at the link in my bio and wherever you get your podcasts! 😘⁣  ⁣ Every transition into a new month is an opportunity to check in with ourselves and set the tone for the days to come in whatever ways feel most empowering to you. I encourage you to reflect on how you can bring more intentionality to your monthly transitions, and how this might serve and empower you! ❤️
There is so much empowering symbolism in the world There is so much empowering symbolism in the world around us, especially in nature 🌿⁣  ⁣ The natural world is one of the most accessible and most taken for granted places to find empowerment. We can learn so many lessons from the trees, the plants, the mountains, the lakes. The creatures have so much knowledge and the sunshine gives so much life.⁣  ⁣ One of my favourite symbols in nature is the lotus flower. I resonate with the meaning of the lotus on a soul level, and I’m sure many other people do as well. It’s always been a flower that carries a lot of spiritual significance and wise lessons that benefit all who make space to appreciate its beauty 🪷⁣  ⁣ The lotus has many meanings. Some of my favourites are rebirth, overcoming adversity, resilience, purity, strength, and transcendence.⁣  ⁣ These flowers rise from the mud unstained, growing from the darkness and into the light. Its ability to bloom in challenging habitats serve as a reminder that light and dark can coexist and create something beautiful.⁣  ⁣ The journey of the lotus reminds me of my own, and the journey of the human spirit in general. We all go through hard times in life, phases that seemed designed to break us and force us to face the darkest parts of ourselves. Those times are painful, and when they’re happening, it can be difficult to even imagine the possibility of beauty.⁣  ⁣ But it is from these difficult times that the most potent growth comes. We build our strength and our resilience, and we find a way to navigate through the dark to reach the light.⁣  ⁣ Just like the lotus, we all have the ability to bloom in the places where blooming seems impossible. We can rise from the darkness and into the light, resilient and strong. Rebirth is always possible and we can overcome adversity. Transcendence isn’t so far from our reach.⁣  ⁣ There is so much more to learn from the lotus, and I highly recommend taking the time to research its symbolism. And I also encourage you to find something in nature that resonates with your soul so you may learn from its wisdom.⁣  ⁣ Let’s all bloom like the lotus, resilient and beautiful and reborn 🪷
I’m so excited to bring you a very special episo I’m so excited to bring you a very special episode of the Awaken & Empower podcast today! I had a chat about all things intuition with our first repeat guest and one of my dearest soul sisters, Alexandra Dimitrovici @bridging_consciousness 💜⁣  ⁣ Alex is a Certified Intuitive Life Coach, Psychic and lover of all things unseen. She helps her clients reconnect with themselves on a soul level so they can live a life that excites them, one that is filled with joy, purpose, magic, and intuition.⁣  ⁣ Alex offers insightful intuitive readings, as well as oracle and tarot readings. She also empowers her clients to listen to their inner wisdom and connect with their divine nature by mentoring and offering intuitive life coaching sessions.⁣  ⁣ We talked about so many powerful topics, including:⁣ ⁣ ✨ The personal and professional shifts Alex’s life has taken since she was last on the show in February 2022, and how she knew it was time to make those shifts⁣ ⁣ ✨ The pain of feeling dismissed and the importance of finding spaces to feel validated in your passions and purpose⁣ ⁣ ✨ What intuition means and how it relates to imagination⁣ ⁣ ✨ The fun, exhilaration, and liberation that comes with unlocking your intuitive powers⁣ ⁣ ✨ The daily impact of loosening the grip of the ego to soften into your intuition⁣ ⁣ ✨ Alex’s powerful words of advice for anyone who wants to live a more intuitive life⁣ ⁣ ✨ How to recognize when you’re receiving intuitive hits⁣ ⁣ ✨ What happens for Alex’s clients during and after receiving an intuitive reading from her⁣  ⁣ At the end of the episode, Alex also generously did a live intuitive reading for me! This reading was so empowering and unlocked a part of me that I didn’t even realize needed to be open. Alex is incredibly gifted and I’m so grateful she shared her intuitive powers with me in this way.⁣  ⁣ You can listen to the episode at the link in my bio and wherever you get your podcasts! ❤️
You can find empowerment in the simplest of places You can find empowerment in the simplest of places 🫶⁣ ⁣ Your self-empowerment always comes from within you, but it’s inevitable to have moments when it feels difficult to connect with this part of yourself.⁣  ⁣ It’s completely human to get stuck in some negative self-talk, difficult emotions, or just an overall sense of disconnection from your true self. In those moments, self-empowerment may feel hard to come by.⁣  ⁣ When this happens, reaching out for simple solutions to find empowerment again is a potent act of self-reclamation.⁣  ⁣ Finding empowerment doesn’t always require a lot of effort. You can discover it in the simplest of places, in practices and things and experiences that you may take for granted on a daily basis.⁣  ⁣ You can find empowerment in the embrace of a loved one, in the abundant wisdom of nature, in the rise and fall of a song.⁣  ⁣ You can find empowerment in books and stories, in the movement of your body, in carefree play and laughter.⁣  ⁣ You can find empowerment in the warmth of your tea, in the eyes of your animal friends, in the ink from your pen creating words on the page.⁣  ⁣ You can find empowerment in the stillness, in the silence, and in the surrender.⁣  ⁣ Your empowerment is always within you. You can access it at any time. But when you need a little help, you can find empowerment in the simplest of places.⁣  ⁣ No matter where you choose to look, I hope you find the empowerment you’re seeking.⁣  ⁣ What simple resources do you draw upon to find your empowerment? ☺️
Have you ever struggled with people pleasing? 🤦 Have you ever struggled with people pleasing? 🤦🏻‍♀️⁣  ⁣ This has been one of the biggest issues I’ve faced within myself, even up until this day. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I finally realized how much of a negative impact this behaviour had on me.⁣  ⁣ People pleasing caused me lots of anxiety, feelings of low self-worth, the inability to make decisions for myself, hyper-awareness on how other people viewed me…the list goes on 😩⁣  ⁣ Overall, the most devastating impact people pleasing had was it created a big disconnection from myself to the point where I didn’t know who I was or what I wanted in life.⁣  ⁣ All I can say is, thank goodness I started doing the inner work to free myself 🙏⁣  ⁣ People pleasing is an incredibly common behaviour that prevents us from living an empowered life. If you struggle with people pleasing and want some inspiration to help liberate yourself, today’s episode of Awaken & Empower is for you! ⁣  ⁣ Listen in for an exploration of what it means to have a people pleasing personality. I talk about my own experiences of struggling through the impacts of this behaviour, what led me to become more aware of it and wake up to the hold it had over me, and how I followed through with the choice to break free from this way of being.⁣  ⁣ I also provide you with some practices you can implement into your own life to lessen the power your people pleasing habit may have over you.⁣  ⁣ I hope this episode helps you see that no matter how ingrained this pattern is for you, you can always choose to break free from people pleasing tendencies. This is not who you are, it’s a learned and conditioned behaviour, and you have the power to release it from your identity so you can be your most empowered self ❤️⁣  ⁣ You can listen to the episode at the link in my bio and wherever you get your podcasts! 😘
✨ Why you need to get your hopes up ⤵️⁣ ⁣ As I’ve been exploring some new opportunities, I caught myself saying “Don’t get your hopes up”. I realized that I say this pretty much every time I’m trying a new opportunity without really thinking about what it means. It’s become a habit, one that I didn’t know was hurting me.⁣  ⁣ This realization came up a couple weeks ago, and I sat with it for a bit, and then on my daily walk, I came across this reminder of hope 🌳⁣  ⁣ In that moment, I knew I needed to stop saying to myself “Don’t get your hopes up”. I need to stop prefacing every chance I take with the possibility that it won’t work out, and convincing myself that when it doesn’t, I won’t be able to handle the disappointment.⁣  ⁣ I’ve tried so many things that haven’t worked out the way I expected or wanted them to. I’ve faced many disappointments and setbacks, moments of existential crisis and loss of identity, and phases where I just wanted to give up and run away.⁣  ⁣ I think because of this, my ego has reverted to this mindset of not wanting to get my hopes up, because I know how it feels to have your hopes absolutely crushed.⁣  ⁣ But without hope, we wouldn’t try anything. Without hope, nothing would change and we’d never feel the excitement of experiencing something new. We’d never grow or expand our comfort zone or transform into more of who we truly are. Life is colourless without hope, so it is in fact imperative to get our hopes up.⁣  ⁣ I’ve decided to give myself permission to get my hopes up, to dare to think that these opportunities actually might work out. And I’m reminding myself that even if they don’t, that’s okay. It’s not the end of the world, it just wasn’t meant to be, and my resiliency will get me through the disappointment.⁣  ⁣ So get your hopes up. You are safe to do so. You deserve to grant yourself the empowering feeling of hope. And if that hope doesn’t lead you to where you thought you’d be, trust the process, find the strength within you to hold yourself up, and reclaim your hope once again ❤️
Do you know what your boundaries are? How do you r Do you know what your boundaries are? How do you respect your boundaries? And what do you do in order to connect with this part of yourself? 🤔⁣  ⁣ If you’re struggling to answer any of these questions, that is completely okay. A few years ago I wouldn’t have had a clue how to answer them either 🤷🏻‍♀️⁣  ⁣ If you wanna learn more about boundaries, all you gotta do is tune into this week’s episode of Awaken & Empower!⁣  ⁣ In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into an aspect of our sense of self and quality of life that is so important to our self-empowerment: boundaries!⁣  ⁣ Listen in for an exploration of how to set, respect, and connect with your boundaries in a way that’ll strengthen your sense of empowerment.⁣  ⁣ You’ll learn the basics of boundaries, including several definitions, the differences between rigid, porous, and healthy boundaries, and nine different types of boundaries to pay attention to in your daily life.⁣  ⁣ I also talk about how to build your self-awareness so you can set boundaries that align with your truest self. Then I share six powerful ways to respect and honour your boundaries. And I offer some self-reflection prompts to help you maintain a strong connection with your boundaries.⁣  ⁣ To finish things off, I share my personal experience with boundaries and talk about why boundaries are so important to living an authentic and empowered life.⁣  ⁣ I hope this episode helps you get clear on what you can do to set, respect, and connect with your boundaries in ways that feel meaningful to you! 💗⁣  ⁣ You can listen to the episode at the link in my bio and wherever you get your podcasts! ☺️
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