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Empowering from Within: Women's Liberation from the Need to Rescue

In honor of Women's History Month, this episode explores the powerful theme of women reclaiming their narratives by reframing the traditional roles of rescuer and savior. We celebrate the strength and resilience of women who are courageously stepping back from the role of constant rescuer and instead focusing on self-care, empowerment, and personal growth. In today's Energy Elevator, Rachael shares a passage from Sue Patton Thoele's "The Woman's Book of Courage: Meditations for Empowerment & Peace of Mind," describing how to let go of our Woman-As-Rescuer role, and instead let others live their lives.
 
Resources:
https://www.suepattonthoele.com/
 
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Energy Elevator: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - The Law of Detachment (6/7)

Today's episode covers Chapter 6 of Deepak Chopra's "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success." The Law of Detachment explains that we must not attach ourselves to an outcome, and instead let pure potentiality provide us with new opportunities and possibilities that we may not have known were available. By staying true to our True Self and practicing mindfulness, we can learn to enjoy the journey rather than getting caught up with the destination.
 
Resources:
https://www.deepakchopra.com/
https://chopra.com/articles/the-7-spiritual-laws-of-success
 
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Energy Elevator: "I, Too" By Langston Hughes

As February comes to a close, Rachael shares one more poem celebrating Black History Month: "I, Too" by Langston Hughes. Langston Hughes was a poet, novelist, writer, playwright, social activist, and columnist. He was one of the first innovators of "jazz poetry." His poems promote racial awareness and social change. Although February may be ending, celebration of the Black community continues year-round. 
 
Resources:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47558/i-too
https://www.npr.org/2022/02/01/1075623826/why-is-february-black-history-month#:~:text=It%20was%20Carter%20G.%20Woodson,Life%20and%20History%20(ASALH).
 
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Energy Elevator: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success -The Law of Intention and Desire (5/7)

Today's episode is a continuation of the series exploring Deepak Chopra's "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success." Today covers Chapter 5: The Law of Intention and Desire. In this episode, Rachael discusses the connection between attention, intention and mindfulness. Practice current intention and action rather than getting stuck on the outcome. Trust that the universe has all the details needed to fulfill your manifestation. 
 
Resources:
https://www.deepakchopra.com/
https://chopra.com/articles/the-7-spiritual-laws-of-success
 
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Energy Elevator: A Shared Intention Meditation for Couples

Last week, Rachael sat down with Ashley Luongo, LMHC to talk about how to use energy psychology practices to strengthen relationships. Today, Rachael shares a couples meditation to enhance connection and shared intention. You can also do this with a friend or with yourself.
 
Resources:
https://zenfulspirit.com/2019/03/08/intention-meditation/
https://www.letss.org.au/images/Loving_Kindness_Meditation_Worksheet_edited.pdf
 
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Energy Elevator: "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou

In continuation of celebrating Black History Month, Rachael shares the poem "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou. Maya Angelou is an American author, poet, and civil rights activist. This poem acts as a metaphor for the Black community in America and worldwide, with the dream of freedom and equality shines through each stanza. 
 
Resources:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48989/caged-bird
https://www.npr.org/2022/02/01/1075623826/why-is-february-black-history-month#:~:text=It%20was%20Carter%20G.%20Woodson,Life%20and%20History%20(ASALH).
 
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Elevate Together: Energize Your Relationship with Mindful Practices with Ashley Luongo

Can you feel the love? In preparation for Valentine's Day, Mindful Elevation is releasing a special episode with guest Ashley Luongo, LMHC on how to strengthen romantic relationships. Ashley and Rachael discuss three factors of a healthy relationship - communication, connection, and quality time - as well as introduce energy psychology practices to support them. We understand that Valentine's Day is not for everyone, but these tools can be helpful for strengthening your relationship with YOURSELF as well!
Resources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/therapy-for-couples#what-it-is
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Energy Elevator: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - The Law of Least Effort (4/7)

Today's Elevator continues Deepak Chopra's The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, the Law of Least Effort. You might be asking yourself, "I'm sorry, did I just read *least* effort?" And to that, we say YES! What you do naturally out of love, compassion, and joy brings you closer to your dreams. Hate, judgment, and manipulation do not come intrinsically to our true Self, which ultimately makes us use more effort in our behaviors. When we act in alignment with our true Self, it takes minimal effort, which allows us to live in peace and love.
Resources:
https://www.deepakchopra.com/
https://chopra.com/articles/the-7-spiritual-laws-of-success
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Energy Elevator: ”BLK History Month” by Nikki Giovanni

The origin of Black History Month begins in 1926, when Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week to celebrate the education of Black history in public schools. By the 1960's, the one-week celebration evolved into a one-month historical observance. Today, Rachael shares the poem "BLK History Month" by Nikki Giovanni.
Resources:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/90179/blk-history-month
https://www.npr.org/2022/02/01/1075623826/why-is-february-black-history-month#:~:text=It%20was%20Carter%20G.%20Woodson,Life%20and%20History%20(ASALH).
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Emotional Freedom Technique for Self Sabotage with Leigh-Ann Larson

Happy 2024! We are so excited to kick off the year by bringing Leigh-Ann Larson, LMHC back on the podcast to talk about Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT or tapping. Tapping is a holistic practice that targets certain points in the body, that when "tapped," will move energy in the body and change neuropathways in the brain. Rachael volunteers as tribute in this episode, as Leigh-Ann brings her though a personalized EFT session surrounding Rachael's New Years resolution.
Check out our YouTube recording of this episode here!
Resources:
https://www.tappingsolutionfoundation.org/howdoesitwork/
https://www.healthline.com/health/eft-tapping

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Emotional Freedom Technique Script for Self-Sabotage
If I [change of behavior],
If I stop eating sugary foods and drinking hot chocolate,
If I stop smoking,
I deeply and completely love and accept myself anyway.
Even though I’m afraid of [fear],
Even though I’m afraid my identity would change and life wouldn’t be as fun,
Even though I’m afraid that I would not feel as confident,
I accept who I am and how I feel.
I’m afraid of [another related fear].
I’m afraid of missing out on fun foods.
I’m afraid of feeling physically uncomfortable.
What if [how life would change negatively]?
What if I’m not just fun to hang out with or eat out with anymore?
What if I’m not included with my smoking buddies anymore?
I’m afraid that [another fear].
I’m afraid that my identity will be changed.
I’m afraid that I won’t fit in.
What if [another fear]?
What if people really see that I’m not a fun person?
What if I don’t feel confident anymore?
What if [outcome of fear]?
And they would prefer not to hang out with me because I don’t eat fun foods?
And my relationships are ruined because I don’t smoke?
I’m afraid that [fear].
I’m afraid that I won’t be fun.
I’m afraid that I won’t be in control.
What if [another fear]?
What if food is just boring and I am boring?
What if smoking is the only positive trait about me?
What if [another fear]?
What if my change in identity makes life dull?
What if my change in identity makes life lonely?
What if [another fear]?
What if people really don’t see me the same way they see me now?
What if people really don’t see me the same way they see me now?
Acknowledge the resistance.
I really, really don’t want those changes to happen.
I really, really don’t want those changes to happen.
I am afraid of [fear].
I am afraid of missing out.
I am afraid of feeling uncomfortable.
Even though I’m afraid,
And I [current belief that promotes no change in behavior],
And I really don’t think water is as fun as hot chocolate,
And I really don’t think my friends would accept me,
I deeply and completely love and accept myself anyway.
Even though I’m afraid of [fear and changed behavior],
Of FOMO and this identity of loving fruits and vegetables and water,
Of losing my friendships and quitting smoking,
I accept who I am and how I feel.
Deep breath in, deep breath out.



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