Face Your Fears

Do you ever cringe when the topic of money comes up in conversation? (Not that it does often, because YES ... we ALL cringe...!) In this solo episode, I do some deep diving around my own stories about and relationship with money. Here are some resources I brought up in the episode: The Chattery: 2019 book club at The Chattery: https://www.thechattery.org/bookclub The Becoming Me Project: https://www.liznorell.com/becoming-me-2019/ Art of Money, the book (use this link to support the podcast!): https://amzn.to/2KlJKb4 Bari Tessler's web site: http://baritessler.com/ Bari Tessler's take on debt: http://baritessler.com/2019/07/im-declaring-my-stance-on-debt-in-all-its-controversial-multi-faceted-glory/ Maggie Hope Meyer (Nashville-based therapist extraordinaire!): http://maggiehopemeyer.com/ Student loan income-based repayment info: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/ibrInstructions.action Mint: www.mint.com Quicken: www.quicken.com QuickBooks: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ My web site: www.liznorell.com Em

If you listen to this in real time, I'm currently at a week-long writing retreat in Taos, New Mexico! Eeps! In this solo episode, I talk about the project I'll be working on while away, why I care about it so much, and then dish up a whole lot of brutal honesty as I process the many ways I might sabotage my own success. Here are some resources I mentioned in this episode: Jen Louden's homepage: https://jenniferlouden.com/ Jen's retreats: https://jenniferlouden.com/workshops-retreats/ Jen's YouTube channel, for when you need a kick in the pants: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriYYP68c49f4ybGpNxI90w Liz Gilbert's homepage: https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/ Big Magic: https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/ Magic Lessons (the podcast): https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/magic-lessons/ AAC&U: https://www.aacu.org/ AAC&U annual meeting: https://www.aacu.org/AM20 Teaching Professor conference: https://www.magnapubs.com/teaching-professor-conference/ Get in touch! www.liznorell.com

In this solo episode, I talk through realizing that teaching yoga just isn't filling my bucket anymore... and how guilty, afraid, and sad that I feel about that. Check out Katie Hall's yoga offerings in Murfreesboro, TN: http://katieshall.com/ Buy Elle Luna's book, The Crossroads of Should & Must: https://amzn.to/2lkxnC3 Get in touch and let me know what you're thinking! liznorell@gmail.com || www.liznorell.com

Matt was feeling kind of run down and had some weird bruises, so he went to his doctor ... and very quickly his life went sideways as he began treatment for leukemia. In this conversation, he shares that story with us, with all its ups and downs. Be sure to check out bonus content at www.liznorell.com/ep22/ for photos that share some of the funnier moments of his treatment adventure. Sign up to be a bone marrow donor at www.bethematch.org. Want to go indoor skydiving in Frisco, Texas? Here's the 411: www.iflyworld.com/dallas/ Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama: https://www.hangoutmusicfest.com/ Austin City Limits ("ACL") Music Festival in Texas: https://www.aclfestival.com/ Want to be on the podcast? Let me know! Email liznorell@gmail.com or get in touch at www.liznorell.com. And thanks for sharing this podcast with your friends.

Heather Staples is a pediatrician in Houston who shares her measured and sage advice on how to manage our fears about our kids' health. She recommends seeking the advice of your own medical care team whenever you have specific fears, but she gives us some good perspective on some of the more common fears of parents -- fears, by the way, that she shares as a parent herself. Heather also shares a great resource, the American Academy of Pediatrics web site, www.healthychildren.org, where you can get age-specific advice for your own kids' health. If you have a story you'd like to share, reach out! You can get in touch at www.liznorell.com or by email at liznorell@gmail.com. And thanks, as always, for your continued support and presence!

Hospice nurse Karen joins me to talk about health concerns, in our ongoing series of facing our health fears. But then Karen drops this incredible bit of knowledge about caring for those at the end of life, a job you might expect is one of the saddest: "I come home with my heart filled. People are just amazing." In this episode, we talk about heart and brain health, the importance of getting regular check-ups and screenings, and making sure you stay attentive to what's happening in your body. Note: Nothing in this episode is meant to give you specific medical advice. If you have specific medical concerns, definitely go see your doctor or other health professionals. Make sure you check out episodes 18 & 19 for the first two installments of our 'facing your health fears' series. Next week, we'll hear from Heather, a pediatric health professional in Texas.

Jen G., who works as a nurse in a neurological unit, joins us to talk through some of the health scares that feel most common ... or, at least, that Liz worries about most. She serves up pretty fantastic nuggets of calm-yourself-down wisdom, such as this one: "Sometimes, the body just does weird things, and most of the time, it's just trying to compensate for something else that's happening." Preach! Nothing in this episode is meant to provide specific medical advice; we're just two friends talking generally about what sorts of health concerns we have. We strongly urge you to talk to your own doctor or other medical professionals if you have concerns about something happening with you. In fact, talking with your doctor is something I think we should all probably do more fully and more honestly than we're generally predisposed to doing. So skip Dr. Google and go straight to the person who can help you directly. OK? Join us next week for another health-fears conversation! And share this episode with s

It started with a cold he couldn't shake ... and ended with a miracle in the nick of time that saved his life. In more ways than one, Scott Foster found a new heart, just when he needed it the most. In this conversation, he shares why he now says, "We don't realize how powerful we are." Scott and I have been friends since 1999 -- twenty years (!?!?!) -- and I'm proud to call him a friend, an ally, and a survivor. Everyone who listens to this, do me a favor: Check and make sure you are a registered organ donor, and then BE SURE your family knows you want your organs to be used in any way that might save another person's life. It's because of the gift of organ donation that Scott is still here to tell his story. To find out more, visit https://www.organdonor.gov/. It's a powerful way to leave a legacy.

You know what they say about the best laid plans... Yeah, they don't tend to go so well. That's kind of the story of my EVERY SINGLE March and October ... the midway point of the academic semester. You'd think that after more than a decade in teaching college, I would've learned to anticipate this. Alas, though, I need twice-annual reminders. And that's why you haven't seen this podcast feed update in a little while. But the fog will lift soon, and I'll be back with all-new episodes. Scheduled (again, plans -- proceed with caution) for April is a series of conversations all about health-related fears. Until then, thanks for your support and patience! I'll be back with you soon.

When Amanda Lipnack planned her solo trip to Paris, she was feeling pretty "meh" about it ... because, honestly, wouldn't it be better to go with someone special? Once she landed in Paris, though, the excitement hit her and she had an amazing experience! She now fully embraces the virtues of solo adventuring and imagines a day when, even with a partner, she might choose to go have a solo adventure somewhere exciting. Amanda shares her favorite things to do in Paris, why she can't really appreciate Picasso's artwork so much (Hannah Gadsby was right... ugh), and where she plans to go on her next travel adventure. And, she and Liz brainstorm their third or fourth business idea: Women Travelling Alone, Together. We are currently open to investors! Thanks for listening to this episode, and be sure you stay tuned for information about Amanda's upcoming podcast! (I've heard the first episode, and it's AMAZING!!!) Find Amanda at https://www.amandalipnack.com/. (Psst! You can find the demo of her podcast her

As an Enneagram 2, I have an ESPECIALLY hard time saying 'no' ... especially if it's something that feels like someone else might really want me to help them with. In this short solo episode, I talk about the "three-point test to 'yes'" I came up with last August ... and then pretty much forgot about. Now feeling overwhelmed by allllll the things, I sit myself down to face the fact that I need to dust off the three-point test once more. To find the blog post with my three-point test to yes, including a downloadable image and/or PDF, here's the link: https://www.liznorell.com/a-three-point-test-to-yes/ I'll be back to normal conversations about facing our fears next week. I hope you find this conversation inspires you to think about how you might design your own criteria on what does merit your valuable time, attention, and energy. If it does, tell me about it! Get in touch at www.liznorell.com.

When her husband got a job in Australia, Elayne figured moving down under would be a fun challenge -- and she's always enjoyed travel, so why not? Turns out, intercontinental moves are kind of ... hard. In this light-hearted conversation, Elayne shares lessons learned, all with a good deal of humor and honesty. She's still figuring it out. Find out more about my upcoming retreat in South Carolina, March 7-10, 2019, here: www.liznorell.com/harbor

After training to be a yoga teacher and starting to teach classes, Anna Guest-Jelley realized that there was a real need for yoga teachers who knew how to work with a wider variety of body shapes and sizes. Without knowing where the path would take her, she took small steps forward to start Curvy Yoga and watch it grow. Now as she prepares for motherhood, she knows Curvy Yoga will change -- and she's OK with that. You can find Curvy Yoga in lots of places, including: Web: https://www.curvyyoga.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CurvyYoga Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curvyyoga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvyyoga/ Love, Curvy Yoga podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/love-curvy-yoga/id862481458?mt=2 Curvy Yoga, the book!: https://amzn.to/2Shbd2B Get more information on the Harbor Retreat (just a few spots left!) here: https://www.liznorell.com/harbor And get in on the Becoming Me Project 2019 before we close in early February! All the details are here: https://www.liznorell.co

The idea of being away from home and not knowing how to deal with something unexpected was a pretty terrifying prospect for Rachelle. After she divorced, though, she took the tentative (and rarely comfortable) steps to travel internationally by herself. Her first trip? Three months in Europe. Now in a trans-Atlantic relationship, Rachelle has had to make peace with long-distance travel. Her willingness to own the challenges she continues to face is inspiring. Find more about Rachelle's coaching at https://coachingwithrachelle.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CoachingWithRachelle/, or on Instagram at http://instagram.com/rachelle.elle.coaching. For more on the March 7-10, 2019 Harbor retreat in South Carolina, check out https://www.liznorell.com/harbor. And, to join the Becoming Me Project for 2019, get more information here: https://www.liznorell.com/becoming-me-2019/

What do you do when you realize that you're miserable? Often, we just keep plugging along and hoping something gets better. But when her boss suggested maybe she should be working 16-hour weeks, Amanda snapped. She quit her job, sold tickets at Sundance, then took a group of kids to Germany. The lessons she learned in the process are relevant in so many situations. Plus, Amanda's just incredible. Find Amanda's coaching at https://www.amandalipnack.com, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AmandaLipnackCoaching/. You can also follow Amanda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelgirl19355/. For more on the March 7-10, 2019 Harbor retreat in South Carolina, check out https://www.liznorell.com/harbor. And, to join the Becoming Me Project for 2019, get more information here: https://www.liznorell.com/becoming-me-2019/

Beth Moore grew up in a religious environment and worked at a church for two years after college. And then ... she and her husband got pregnant, moved to Las Vegas for a few months, and stopped attending church. She shares her "messy middle" in this thoughtful, brave conversation about the role of religion in her life today, as she navigates becoming a first-time mom. Find out more about Beth's coaching and programs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethmoorecoach/ Her web site is at https://www.bmoorecoaching.com/. Find out more about The Becoming Me Project, my 12-month program to chart a more intentional life this year, at https://www.liznorell.com/becoming-me-2019/. And sign up for the last 2-3 spots at the Harbor Retreat, March 2019, using this link: https://www.liznorell.com/harbor/.

After each struggling with negative body image (and generally negative relationships with their bodies), these three soul sisters each charted their own paths toward a more positive relationship to their bodies. In the process? They got back a whole lot of happiness, a whole lot more time to do truly meaningful things ... and a passion for helping others find their own body peace. Resources for more research include: Intuitive Eating, by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch: https://amzn.to/2StgOzz Intuitive Eating (the workbook): https://amzn.to/2StDEqR Big Girl, by Kelsey Miller: https://amzn.to/2Rn5YxH Landwhale, by Jes Baker: https://amzn.to/2LLyYtS Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls, by Jes Baker: https://amzn.to/2CGTR6h The Body is Not an Apology, by Sonya Renee Taylor: https://amzn.to/2LHa2DH You Have the Right to Remain Fat, by Virgie Tovar: https://amzn.to/2ApJkeg Health at Every Size, by Linda Bacon: https://amzn.to/2BPr7Xz The Beauty Myth, by Naomi Wolf: https://amzn.to/2RqhU1J Shrill, by Lindy West:

“Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning. ” — GLORIA STEINEM Laura Russell has a deep-seeded fear of change, particularly when it comes to her career ... and then, her corporate employer started regular layoffs, and she realized that she'd better figure out what she could do if the axe fell. In this conversation, she talks about how she's learned to embrace a different kind of planning and pursue her dreams of becoming a life coach. There's so much to relate to in this conversation, especially the sense that Laura describes of realizing she'd never really figured out what she WANTED to do as a career. Resources mentioned in this episode: Andrea Owen: http://yourkickasslife.com/ The Angry Therapist: http://theangrytherapist.com/podcast Tara Mohr: https://www.taramohr.com/ Irene Lyon: https://irenelyon.com/ Sheri Guyse: http://www.bigbravely.com/ Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagas Nerve -- Self-Help Exercises for Anxie

I can't remember a time of my life where I didn't feel a fear of missing out (FOMO). In this solo episode, I talk about what I'm STILL learning about this fear, as well as a new way to frame the fear that I'm still experimenting with. But I'm still a work in progress. For more on FOMO, check out Sherry Turkle's TED Talk, "Connected, but Alone": https://www.ted.com/talks/sherry_turkle_alone_together And her new book, "Alone Together": https://www.amazon.com/Alone-Together-Expect-Technology-Other/dp/0465093655/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1545094365&sr=8-1&keywords=alone+together Get more information about our Harbor Retreat in March 2019 here: https://www.liznorell.com/harbor Send a Holiday Hint (let someone know you'd like to be gifted the retreat) using this form: https://goo.gl/forms/ixFnP0f56LfVv9tN2

What is your fear saying to you? How Kristin talks about her fear is a study in creating a dialogue with those parts of her that want to keep her safe by never jumping out of her comfort zone. She now uses fear as a motivator and a tool, rather than a roadblock. Her lively spirit will inspire you to think through what your fear sidekick is trying to tell you. Kristin Kallio-Boucher is a life coach at Taking Care of you Coaching. She strives to help capture your inner mom strength that allows for growth and balance. The belief is that YOU have this knowledge and power deep inside … we all just need some coaching to get us going in the forward direction and hold ourselves accountable. You can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/takingcareofyoucoaching/. Her web site is http://www.takingcareofyoucoaching.com. ** For more information on my March 2019 retreat on Harbor Island, SC, visit https://www.liznorell.com/harbor/! Get a freebie when you sign up before December 31, 2018!