BOLDLY LIT & on FIRE

Emotional intelligence is a key component to unleashing our hearts so we can tap into our authentic selves, desires, and dreams. It takes work to build, develop, and maintain but it is truly worth the self-discovery that comes with it.  My guest today is Abigail Gazda, an ontological life coach who is living a life that unleashes her heart. Abigail is committed to vibrating at an authentic frequency so she can attract like-minded people into her personal and professional life. Abigail’s personal areas of expertise are emotional intelligence and subconscious reprogramming to make sure we are connected to our true selves.  Abigail is an ontological life coach, podcaster, author, and CEO of Hearts Unleashed. She is transforming thousands of lives through her books, social media content, and programs. Throughout the episode, Abigail explains what an ontological coach truly is, describes her journey to coaching, and gives examples for listeners to apply to their own lives. Tune in to learn how to unleash your heart with Abigail! In This Episode, You Will Learn:What an ontological life coach is (3:20)Why Abigail says the worse we are as people the more disconnected we are (8:55)How Abigail became a life coach (17:13)Examples that you can apply to your life (21:19)Why Abigail says people aren’t comfortable with progress (24:18)About Abigail’s personal transformation (25:48)Abigail’s advice for listeners (31:11) Connect with Abigail WebsiteFacebookBooksYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn Let’s Connect!Email

How many times have you felt compelled to do something but yet, you did not follow what your heart nudged you to do? Maybe it’s because you didn’t have the time, you didn’t have the courage to do it, or simply it was too inconvenient for you to get out of your comfort zone and take action on your instincts. And you looked away… from that opportunity to help someone, to take that action, or to go on that adventure. You’re not alone in this. We’re all ignoring our hearts over and over again. But there comes a time when it’s getting hard to look away anymore. Our whole body, mind, and spirit react to that voice inside, and it’s practically impossible to just turn your back on it. In this episode, I wanted to share with you a story that happened to me on Christmas Eve, that really made me think about following my heart’s desires more because that’s the only route to becoming boldly lit and on fire! Yes, my friends, listening to the inner messages is the way! In This Episode, You Will Learn:What triggered me to think about the times we’re looking away and ignoring our hearts (03:02)Why having compassion is healthier for you than having empathy (06:48)Why we often looking away from what’s inconvenient to us (10:03)The shift that happens when we start listening to our hearts (14:56)My invitation to you: start listening to the messages your heart sends. (17:47)  Let’s Connect!Email

Today’s episode will be a little personal, as I’ll be sharing some of the matters in my family that have transpired over the past few weeks. I recently received news that two of my relatives were unwell this month and as a result, I’ve had to book a spontaneous flight to Mexico in order to care for my father. It was a shock, to say the least, as my dad is someone who has historically always been energetic and led with so much purpose in both his personal life and career. The emotions I felt surrounding his and my grandmother’s health surprised me. The knee-jerk reaction in these situations would be to feel angry, upset, hurt, or confused and they’re all completely valid feelings to have. However, for me, I felt a sense of contentment in knowing that I’d expressed as much love as I possibly could throughout my life and knew in my heart that I had no regrets in the actions I’d taken leading up to these moments. I’d like to invite you to challenge your own expressions of love by asking yourself a few important questions which I’ll mention in today’s show. Tune in to Episode 12 of Boldly Lit and On Fire to hear more!In This Episode You Will Learn:The phone call I received regarding my father and grandmother’s health & Why this situation made me feel boldly lit in a different way (0:59)How I dealt with a sudden onslaught of emotions & Why being absolutely certain in my actions has brought me comfort (3:53)Why I invite you to express love and take action in regards to the older relatives in your lives (7:20)Why living in the ‘now’ and practicing gratitude has positively impacted me (11:51)What being boldly lit and on fire truly means to me (14:53)Let’s Connect!Email

How often do you listen all the way through, and only then begin to talk? It’s not an easy thing to do. We’re often tempted to rush to conclusions and get our turn to speak, that we don’t always pay attention to what people are actually telling us. But, if we go into every conversation with the intention of carefully listening to every word, to every idea that is communicated to us, we get an advantage that otherwise we wouldn’t have – which is, having options to choose from when we’re trying to come up with an answer. My guest today, Rico Mangram, learned all about the art of listening from his parents, especially from his mother, to whom he used to have open conversations with, at all times. Rico is a dear friend of mine, that exudes positivity every time I see him, and he is truly boldly lit and on fire in everything that he does. Rico is the founder and CEO of Rico No Suave Show, where he and his co-host Valerie inspire people throughout the world and give them a great way to start their day every Saturday! Throughout this episode, he shares plenty of golden nuggets on the importance to listen first and talk later, how to keep a dose of optimism and positivity even when you’re sharing space with negative people, and also, how to efficiently communicate so that you can connect with those who listen to you. Now’s the time to exercise your listening abilities, so tune in, and enjoy the show! In This Episode, You Will Learn:Rico’s recipe for always being boldly lit and on fire. (02:30)How to maintain a positive attitude no matter what. (10:49)Rico’s relationship with his parents. (07:08)How to share space with a negative person (15:50)The concept of ‘emotional bypass’ and how to avoid it. (19:22)The importance of listening before talking. (21:21)How to adjust your communication style to your audience, in order to connect with them. (28:08)What Rico’s new show - “In the Loft with Rico” – is all about. (33:00) Connect with Rico:Rico No Suave Show WebsiteFacebook PageInstagramTwitterLinkedInLet’s Connect! Email

Are you going through a STRUGGLE right now? Society pushes the notion that if we struggle, we’re working hard and it will eventually come to an end. But what if you start to feel stuck in a constant struggle, with no end in sight? That’s what today’s episode is all about: living a life of struggle versus sacrifice. I dive into the difference between what it means to struggle versus sacrifice, and how you can identify the differences in each area of your life. Then, I dive into tools and mindsets to help you lift yourself out of the “struggle” mindset, get to a place where you truly refuse to enroll in the struggle and start living a thriving life. If you feel like your life is really hard right now and you’re sick of being stuck in the struggle, this episode is for you. In This Episode You Will Learn: What’s the difference between sacrifice and struggle? (2:38)How to identify areas in your life that are either struggles or sacrifices. (7:47)How to make yourself unavailable for struggle in your life. (12:46)How your decisions affect your experience in life. (17:38)Resources: Joyful Souls PodcastLet’s Connect! Email

Let’s talk about sex baby! When was the last time you were really honest with yourself about your sex life? For a lot of us, that conversation can feel daunting, confronting, or even shameful and there are so many factors that play into the feelings of disempowerment we experience when it comes to our own sexuality. In this episode, I’m going to be diving deep into why my views on sex have changed so drastically since I was younger, why we should be living in a judgment-free zone around this topic, particularly towards women, and share my experience being diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure. I hope that by offering my perspective, you feel encouraged to challenge your own beliefs and biases and are inspired to hold space in your own life for healthier conversations in regards to sex. Happy listening!  In This Episode, You Will Learn: A breakdown of empowered and disempowered sex (1:52)Attachments that we have around sex (2:42)Why our desire to connect and be present should be at the center of our sexual needs (3:35)My perspective on the challenges surrounding sex as a single woman (5:25)My experience being diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure & Why regaining my libido was so liberating (6:46)Why we should eliminate judgment towards other women & Have healthier conversations in regards to sex (9:40)Why I now see my sex drive as a gift and something to be grateful for (10:53)Why putting our responsibilities onto others can be very disempowering (12:36)Why I tell my clients to ‘own their story’ & The opinions I used to hold around my own sexual experiences (13:50)What I hope my listeners gain from this conversation (17:17)Resources: Empowered vs. Disempowered Sex - Facebook PostLet’s Connect! Email