Awaken & Empower

14. Oracle Card Readings to Ignite Your Intuition

In this episode, we’re shaking things up and trying something new! Today, we’re diving into one of my personal favourite ways to reflect on life and connect with my inner wisdom: reading oracle cards. And I’m sharing this empowering practice by pulling some oracle cards for you!

First I talk about what oracle cards are and how they’re different from tarot cards. I also share a bit about the role that the cards play in my own life, and then we get into the good stuff; the card readings!

In the episode I pull three cards, one from each of these oracle decks:

1. Work Your Light Oracle by Rebecca Campbell > https://rebeccacampbell.me/oracledeck/
2. The Starseed Oracle by Rebecca Campbell > https://starseedoracle.me/
3. The Divine Feminine Oracle by Meggan Watterson > https://www.megganwatterson.com/the-divine-feminine-oracle

 

I love each of these decks, and I highly recommend checking them out at these links so that you can get a visual of their gorgeous designs.

Tune in to find out how this card reading works, and to receive guidance from the oracle of your choosing. I pulled all three cards in real time when I recorded the podcast, and let’s just say I was pretty amazed, excited, and surprised by what came up!

To hear each card reading, head to these times in the show:

1. Work Your Light – 16:25
2. Starseed – 20:27
3. Divine Feminine – 24:48

 

No matter which card you choose, I promise that your reading will be potent with empowering messages and guidance. And I hope your card helps you to hear your inner voice and ignite your intuition!

I’d love to know what you thought of this episode. Let me know what you received from your card and if you’d like to hear more episodes like this! You can reach me at shealynivany@livingembrace.ca and on the Contact Me page on livingembrace.ca

If you’d like to learn more about the Self-Empowerment Coaching I offer, everything you need to know is on the Coaching Services page on my website.

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Thank you for listening and embracing this episode!

13. Finding Empowerment in Receiving Support

Sometimes, asking for help can be a scary, vulnerable, and difficult thing to do. But receiving support is one of the most natural parts of being human. I believe everyone has everything they need already within them, but I also believe none of us have to go through this life without any support.

In today’s episode, we’re exploring the concept of receiving support. I talk about some of the fears that might come up when asking for help, how to believe you’re worthy of receiving support, seeking the right support to receive, and all of the amazing benefits of receiving support.

I’ve also included some reflection questions throughout the episode to help you think about how the concept of receiving support shows up in your own life. Taking the time to answer these questions for yourself will strengthen your self-awareness and may lead you to some surprising realizations.

And at the end of the episode, I share more details about the Self-Empowerment Coaching that I offer and the type of support you could receive from me if you decide you’d like to work together.

I hope this episode helps you realize that support is all around you, even if you can’t always see it. And I also hope it helps you remember that asking for help does not make you weak, admitting that you can’t get through something alone does not diminish your capabilities, and receiving support is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself.

If you’re interested in the coaching that I offer, you can find everything you need to know on the Coaching Services page on livingembrace.ca. If you have any questions at all, you can reach out to me at shealynivany@livingembrace.ca and on the Contact Me page on my website.

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You can also find me on Instagram @living.embrace

If you’re looking for some DIY support, head to the Free Resources page on my website.

And if you ever have any questions, ideas for the show, or you’d just like to chat, reach out to me! I’d love to hear from you.

Thank you so much for listening!

12. Personal Growth and Life Lessons in Relationships ~ with Andy Cho

In this very special episode, we have our first ever guest on the podcast! And it’s none other than my partner in life, my boyfriend Andy Cho.

Close relationships, romantic or otherwise, can have a big impact on your personal growth and teach you some important life lessons. A partnership is also fertile ground for your self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-love to bloom.

That’s certainly been true for me and Andy. And in this episode, we chatted about it all!

We reminisced on how our relationship first got started, the personal growth we’ve experienced as a couple and as individuals over the past seven years, and a few life lessons we’ve learned along the way.

We also talked about why being complete opposites has worked in our favour and how navigating the struggles of a long-distance relationship have made us stronger.

Needless to say, we are not relationship experts, but we did enjoy discussing our relationship and offering up some of the wisdom we’ve gained throughout our time together.

Whether you’re in a romantic relationship or not, I hope this episode helps you reflect on how all of your close relationships may have impacted your personal growth. And both of us hope you enjoy listening in on this honest, true, and fun chat we had!

There’s so much more we could’ve talked about, and Andy is more than willing to come back on the show again sometime, so if you have any questions or suggestions of things for us to chat about on a future episode, reach out to me at shealynivany@livingembrace.ca or on the Contact Me page on livingembrace.ca and let me know! We’re open to any and all ideas!

And as always, if you’re enjoying the show, you can leave a rating and review, share it with a friend, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Thank you so much for being here, I’m sending you lots of love and gratitude!

11. Exploring Your Feminine and Masculine Energy

Everything is energy, and energy is everything. When we remember this, and live in touch with this spiritual and scientific notion, everything we do and all that we are will flourish.

In this episode, we’re covering the basics of feminine and masculine energy. Listen in to explore the characteristics of your feminine and masculine energies, the difference between divine and wounded energy, how building an awareness of these energies can impact your inner world and outer life, and how to balance these energies so they serve you and your highest good.

I also share my experience of living most of my life from my wounded masculine energy, and how I’ve shifted that to put more of a focus on my divine feminine energy.

I’ve got a lot of feelings about which energy I think is too prevalent in society and the narrative of what it means to be a successful human, so I also share a few of my thoughts on that (spoiler alert: our world needs more feminine energy!). 

I hope this episode helps you become more aware of your energies, figure out when to tap into either one, and discover how transformative leaning into your divine feminine and masculine energies can be.

If you’re loving the show, you can support it by leaving a rating and review, subscribing so you never miss an episode, and sharing it with anyone you think would enjoy it too!

And if you ever want to get in touch, you can reach me at shealynivany@livingembrace.ca and on the Contact Me page on livingembrace.ca

Thank you so much for listening!

10. Lessons in Self-Worth

Understanding and strengthening your self-worth is one of the most transformative ways you can enhance your sense of self and quality of life. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story of my journey to the core of my self-worth in hopes that it’ll help you bring yourself closer to yours.

Full disclosure: recording this episode was the most vulnerable I’ve felt so far on this podcast. I really opened my heart and laid it all out there, and even though the fear was present, by the end the feeling of empowerment was much stronger.

I talk about everything that happened after I launched my coaching practice last summer. It started as an exciting and inspiring time, but quickly turned into one of the most difficult and darkest phases of my life.

I share the struggles I went through during that time which led to my decision to step back from my work. I also talk about the personal transformation I experienced during my two month break and the self-worth lessons I learned that have led me to how I approach my work and live my life today.

I also share a current part of my journey that I used to carry a lot of shame about. Because of all of the inner work I put towards my self-worth, I’ve made peace with it and I felt empowered talking about it in this episode.

Listen in for an honest and true story that touches on the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, anxiety and depression, following the calls of intuition and signs from the universe, releasing any toxic dependence on productivity, losing and finding a sense of purpose in life, reframing what it means to be enough, and finding self-worth from within.  

I hope this episode inspires you to believe that your worth is not conditional and that you always have the inner wisdom to know what’s best for you in life.

For everything you need to know about my Self-Empowerment Coaching, visit the Coaching Services page on my website.

If anything in this episode resonated with you, you have topic suggestions for future episodes, or you’d like to chat about receiving support through my coaching, you can always reach me at shealynivany@livingembrace.ca and on my Contact Me page

Thank you for listening and being a part of this journey. It means everything to me to have this space where I can speak openly, vulnerably, and with honesty and truth. I’m so grateful for you!

9. How to Navigate Difficult Mental Health Days

Mental health affects everyone’s lives in some way. I’ve always believed in the importance of normalizing the conversation around mental health and the power of sharing our experiences. It creates understanding, connection, and the knowing that we are not alone.  

In this episode, I open up about a recent struggle with my anxiety and depression. I get real and vulnerable about what I experienced, and then I share what most helped me get through it.

Tune in to explore five meaningful and actionable ways to navigate difficult mental health days. These practices are:

• Allow yourself to feel the way you feel
• Get it out
• Prioritize your self-care
• Give yourself grace
• Trust that it will pass

I really believe keeping these five strategies in mind was what helped me move through this anxious/depressive episode effectively and meaningfully. In the episode, I go in depth into each one, sharing examples, anecdotes, and guidance to help you bring each of these into your own life.

If you struggle with your mental health, I hope you find comfort, connection, and hope in this episode. You are not alone, and you always have the strength to carry yourself through the more difficult phases of your mental health.

If anything resonated with you in this episode, I’d love to hear from you! You can reach me at shealynivany@livingembrace.ca, on the Contact Me page of my website, and on Instagram @living.embrace

If you’re ever interested in receiving more personalized support, head to the Coaching Services page on livingembrace.ca for everything you need to know about my Self-Empowerment Coaching practice.

Thank you for being here and allowing me to share my truth. I hope it helps you discover, embody, and live out your own truth as well!

8. Opening Up to Spirituality

How do you feel about spirituality? What does it mean to you? What role does it currently play, or could it play, in your life?

No matter what your relationship with spirituality is, this episode is a chance for you to reflect on questions like these, and consider how opening up to spirituality can impact your life.

Listen in for a little intro to the wide ranging topic of spirituality. We get into how to define spirituality, how to connect with your spirituality, and the possible benefits and transformations you could experience by opening up to spirituality.

I also share my experiences with spirituality, and why I believe in the notion that everything in life can be spiritual.

I hope this episode helps you connect with your own thoughts and feelings about spirituality, and guides you towards getting clear on all the magic that can happen when you open up to spirituality in your daily life!

I’d love to get in touch with you! You can reach me through the Contact Me page on my website, and at my email shealynivany@livingembrace.ca

Find me on Instagram @living.embrace

You can sign up to receive the Living Embrace Letters here and download any (or all!) of the free resources that I offer here

Thank you so much for listening and joining me on this journey. If you’re enjoying the show, you can support it by sharing it with a friend, leaving a rating and review, and subscribing so you never miss an episode!

7. The Pillars of Your Sense of Self

You have an immense privilege and opportunity, and it’s available to you every day, in every moment of your life. As a human on this earth, you have the chance to explore and enhance your sense of self.

In this episode, we’re getting into how you can do just that through a framework I like to call The Pillars of Your Sense of Self. These pillars are:

• Self-reflection
• Self-discovery
• Self-care
• Self-awareness
• Self-appreciation
• Self-compassion
• Self-love
• Self-empowerment
• Self-worth
• Self-acceptance
• Self-actualization

All of these areas of your sense of self are ripe with opportunity to connect with yourself, get to know yourself, and love yourself, truly and unapologetically and wholeheartedly.

Listen in to find out more information on all of these pillars, why they’re important to your sense of self, and how you can nurture them in your own life.

Take a chance and embark on this journey home to yourself. I have a strong feeling you’ll be so grateful that you did!

If you’d like to download the Self-Love Journal mentioned in the episode, you can sign up to receive it here

Read the blog post I mentioned “A Guide to Help You Reach True Self-Love” here

You can find my Coaching Services page here

You can always contact me here and at shealynivany@livingembrace.ca 

Thank you so much for listening and being on this journey with me!  

6. How Your Inner Work Can Transform Your Outer Life

The state of your inner world is intimately connected with the experiences you have in your outer life. In this episode, we’re going to explore this connection and talk about how committing to your inner work can transform everything in your outer world.

Listen in to find out what inner work actually is, what you can do to tend to your inner world, and how your inner work will impact just about every aspect of your outer life.

Putting care and attention towards your inner work has the potential to create lasting and transformational change in your life. It’ll help you get to know yourself better and manifest whatever you desire. It’s a vulnerable, enriching, uncomfortable, and beautiful journey, one that you will be so grateful you embarked on.

If you want to strengthen your connection with yourself and enhance your quality of life, tune into this episode and embrace all the magic that is sparked by the power of inner work!

If you’d like to download the Self-Empowerment Journaling Bundle, you can find it here 

You can find everything you need to know about my coaching services here 

To stay connected with me and receive weekly guidance and inspiration, sign up to receive the Living Embrace Letters here 

And if you have any questions or you’d just like to chat, you can contact me here. I’d absolutely love to hear from you!

If you’re loving the show, you can support by leaving a rating and review, sharing it with your friends, and getting in touch with me! Thank you so much for being here!

5. The Impact and Magic of Self-Empowerment

Self-empowerment is at the heart of everything I do to serve others and to serve myself. And in this episode, we’re diving into the impact and magic of self-empowerment!

Listen in to find out all about what self-empowerment is, why I decided to focus my mission on self-empowerment, and how you can live an empowered life every day.

I talk about the role self-empowerment plays in my life and why I’m so passionate about it. I also share details about my work as a Self-Empowerment Coach and what I offer through my coaching practice.

I hope this episode gives you a fuller understanding of self-empowerment and helps you bring more of it into your life!

This episode is extra special because it comes with a gift from me to you! Click here to download the Self-Empowerment Journaling Bundle I mentioned in the episode. This free resource is full of reflection questions, exercises, and journaling prompts designed to help you discover, embody, and speak your truth so you can live as your most empowered self. I really hope you enjoy it!

For more on my coaching practice, visit the Coaching Services page on my website

You can find all of my free resources here

And if you have any questions or you’d just like to chat, you can contact me here

Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Thank you so much for listening and allowing me to take up a small space in your life. Sending you lots of love!