Brie Shelly is a therapist, coach and consultant for the digital age. She’s based out of Boston and is on a mission to empower people to unlock their inner confidence and learn how to thrive on and offline.

Today we’re talking all about her path to open her private practice, how social media impacts our mental health, how to navigate comparison and how to develop confidence.

This episode is wonderful for so many reasons - one of which is that Brie as a therapist knows how to dive into the why. She not only shares great stories and tools, she also gives you the purpose behind why they’ll actually work.

On This Episode We Talk About:

• How Brie started her own therapy practice
• Burnout in the helping professions
• Holding space for people and not try to change them
• Brie’s relationship with social media and how it’s evolved
• Creating awareness of our relationships with our phone
• Using social media with purpose
• Social media & comparison - how to know when it happens and how to prevent it
• Primary emotions versus secondary emotions
• Vulnerability - what it is and what it’s not
• Sharing your opinions online - when & how to do it
• The parallels between social media and eating disorders
• Creating confidence
• How to accept and give compliments
• Why don’t we trust compliments
• The power of being happy for other people

Connect with Brie

On her website: https://www.brieshelly.com/

On her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brieshelly/

On her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-travels/id1457513646

Connect with Me

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On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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Beekeepers Naturals

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Adrienne Nolan-Smith is a board certified patient advocate, speaker and the founder of WellBe, a media company and lifestyle brand focused on bridging the large gap between the healthcare system and the wellness movement to help people prevent and reverse chronic health issues naturally. She received her BA from Johns Hopkins University and her MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. She lives with her husband in New York City.

We Talk About:

• Mindfulness meditation
• Blue Zones & the importance of community
• Why community matters for your health
• Adrienne experience with Lyme Disease
• Learning when to trust doctors and when to do your own research
• The power of placebo and our minds in healing
• The danger of bias
• keeping an open mind versus
• What it means to be a patient advocate
• The gut-brain connection
• How can you balance your self-care and mental health with the healing process
• How to navigate the health care and wellness system with what you have
• Healing emotional trauma alongside your illness

Connect with Adrienne

online: https://getwellbe.com/

on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe/

Connect with Me

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On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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Beekeepers Naturals

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On today’s episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with mental health and depression.

I cover:
My history with clinical depression

How depression led to my eating disorder

Why I chose to go on medication in high school

Experiences that changed my perspective and helped me grow

How travel has impacted my mental health

Tools that have helped me manage my mental health

My most recent bout of depression last year and why it was different

Why awareness is the first step

Resources:

Find a therapist near you: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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Suzy Batiz is a serial creator and expert in entrepreneurial intuition who has built an empire by tackling taboo topics and shaping culture by challenging societal norms. She doesn’t recognize conventional boundaries and operates on an expansive plane of “anything is possible.” Today, Suzy teaches other entrepreneurs the feminine approach to business—how to tune into intuition, turn on your body intelligence and dive into creative energy to achieve a naturally abundant flow state. After rising from some of life’s lowest lows, Suzy embarked on a spiritual sabbatical where she developed internal happiness and abundance. Then, Suzy unexpectedly had an idea that she described as “alive” and developed it into an exponentially growing, debt-free enterprise worth $500 million without borrowing a cent or enlisting a single investor. Suzy is now best known as the inventor, founder and CEO of Poo~Pourri, the cult-favorite, all natural before-you-go toilet spray and genius behind supernatural, a new line of game-changing, natural household cleaning products.

trigger warning: Suzy shares her experience with sexual abuse - please trust your intuition on whether this is the right episode for you

We Talk About:

Letting go of responsibility and finding freedom

Different modalities of healing

How Suzy taps into her intuition

Resonance and dissonance

4 signs of resonance: body sensation, increased energy, synchronistic, it won’t go away

Why our intuitions are guided by our subconscious

The surprising luxury of losing everything

Finding peace by letting go of resistance and desire

Telling our stories without being the victim

Processing hard things in our life and learning to reclaim power

Surrounding yourself with people who keep you honest

For you versus to you

How to come back from people pleasing

Conscious communication

Alive ideas

Lessons from being a mom

Connect with Suzy:

on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzybatiz/

on her website: https://suzybatiz.com/

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

Join the Joy Squad

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Chasing Joy Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/

“Self-care is much more practical than we think”

Tiffany Ima teaches creative women how to use self-care and exercise to manage depression and improve overall wellness. 

We Talk About:

Morning routines

Enjoying the morning even when you’re not a morning person

Meditation for beginners

Getting a mental health diagnosis

What depression feels like

Using self-care and fitness to manage depression symptoms

The power of a support system when you’re struggling with depression

The power of knowing yourself and knowing your symptoms when it comes to mental health

How Tiffany’s definition of wellness has evolved

Her experience with bulimia

Coming clean and getting help with recovery

Using health as a “mask”

When you get help your problem becomes “real”

Why your support system is so important for healing

Reframing movement after an eating disorder

Making self-care more accessible

Self-care starts with self-awareness

Tools for building self-awareness

Connect with Tiffany:

On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyima/

On her blog: http://www.tiffanyima.com/

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

Join the Joy Squad

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Chasing Joy Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/

This episode is a celebration of listeners. I’ve learned so much from this show about all the topics we’ve covered and I’ve learned so much about myself.

My favorite part of this podcast is the community and the enduring sense that we’re not alone.

In addition to celebrating joy and a life well lived, this show also celebrates curiosity. My hope is that after listening to these four unique conversations you’ll be inspired to have chats like this for yourself.

that’s why I created a PDF with all the questions I ask today and if you want a copy so you can use them for journaling prompts or conversations starters with your friends just email me georgie@init4thelongrun.com or you can DM me on instagram

As always if you’re not already a part please join the inclusive and supportive community that is the Joy Squad. You can find us on Facebook by searching joy squad group.

You can connect with all the guests on today’s show Chelsea, Kata, Willa & Samantha here:

Chelsea:

http://www.chelseaconnors.com/

https://www.instagram.com/chelseaconnors_/

Kata:

Www.livejoyfulblog.com

Www.instagram.com/kata.joy

Willa:

https://www.instagram.com/willa.tf/

https://www.willatf.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/thecitybeet/

https://thecitybeet.com/

Samantha:

https://www.samanthaleejean.com/

https://www.instagram.com/samleejean/

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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This week’s episode is a Q&A. I asked you to ask me your questions and with the help of my friend Engrid Latina I/we answer them. Like with everything, it’s so important that you listen to your gut first and foremost. Take what you like and leave the rest!

Questions:

• What are your most and least favorite parts of the wellness world? I know you want to stray from the term but what keeps you with it? I personally love your approach to wellness; not just green juice and positivity but realness, finance, ups & downs, taking it slow and working hard. Idk I guess I just would like to hear you talk on this topic!
• What’s your fave way to get into alignment? (Aka what do you do when you just feel bleh)
• What do you do when you can’t find a job? How do you keep your head up?
• How do you deal when frustrating things happen, that are not in your control?
• Do you rent or own your home? I want to put down roots but the idea of being tied down is scary.
• How to stay consistent with posting while staying creative. Where do you get inspiration from?
• How hard and scary was it to leave your full-time job and start your blogging full time?
• Do you have any practical tips for reducing student debt while in college?
• What tips do you have for starting the journey of intuitive eating?
• How do you know whether to make a career change you're attracted to when it requires investing significant money?
• With work and life being so intertwined - how do you answer the question of what your hobbies are without talking about work too much
• Why did you decide to focus on joy for your podcast?
• Love the thought of moving to a small place like Nantucket but afraid of the lack of social life
• Hypothalamic amenorrhea and the fear of gaining weight when your BMI is already normal
• How to intuitively find what workouts are best for you?
• Can you speak on doing photography for local businesses?

Nourishing Women Podcast

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nourishing-women-podcast/id1273444999?mt=2

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

Join the Joy Squad

Joy Squad Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thejoysquad/

Chasing Joy Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/

Connect with Engrid:

On her podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/liveng-proof-podcast/id1155709043?mt=2

On her website: http://livengproof.com/

On her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livengproof/

My guess today is Bola Onada Sokunbi Bola is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, speaker, writer, podcaster, social media influencer and founder of Clever Girl Finance, a platform that empowers and educates women to make the best financial decisions for their current and future selves and to pursue their dreams of financial independence in order to live life on their own terms. CleverGirlFinance.com has also been voted as one of the top personal finance websites for women.

We Talk About:

• How Bola saved $100,000 after she graduated college
• The different things she did to save and earn more money
• Using the questions people ask you to start a business
• How your family of origin effects how we think about an use money
• How saving money can give you more freedom in your life
• Numbing through consumerism
• The difference between gaining a skillset around money and a behavioral change
• Mindset versus skillset
• Tools for budgeting
• Developing mindful spending habits
• Budgeting apps - mint every dollar and you need a budget
• Saying yes to a bigger goal
• How to budget when your income is variable
• Getting back on track with your budget
• Common ways to cut down on mindless spending
• Ways to supplement your income
• The importance of patience and long term mindset
• Financial wellness is wellness
• How to prioritize paying off debt
• How to choose a credit card

Connect with Bola

online: https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/

on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance/

Apply to be on the 100th episode:

https://goo.gl/forms/ODUk2H3F0i32ZkTH2

Connect with Me

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On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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Seth and Melanie Studley from Anatomy of a Marriage are on the show and share lessons learned from their podcast, 15 years of marriage and Seth’s work as a marriage therapist. We dive into topics like: family of origin, taking ownership, when to go to therapy, what Seth and Melanie wish they knew before getting married and so much more.

We Talk About:

• Why Seth and Melanie started their podcast
• Creating the resource they wish they had
• Family of origin - what it is and how it impacts your relationships
• “more is caught than taught”
• Bringing self-awareness into your relationship
• Having an empowered game plan when things go bad
• Opportunity versus problems
• Balancing positivity and negativity in relationships
• What you focus on in a relationship grows
• What Seth and Melanie wish they knew before they got married
• The power your attitude has over people
• Bringing life and joy into the relationships you’re in
• Why it’s important to imagine the positivity you’re bringing to others
• Being honest with yourself in relationships
• Creating boundaries
• The difference between stories and expertise

Connect with Anatomy of a Marriage

online: https://anatomyofmarriage.com/

on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatomyofmarriage/

listen to their podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/anatomy-of-marriage/id1153787018?mt=2

Apply to be on the 100th episode:

https://goo.gl/forms/ODUk2H3F0i32ZkTH2

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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Shanna Tyler is a life & biz coach for entrepreneurial women and podcast host of The Self Soul Sport Podcast. Shanna believes that you can do it and have it all -- from pursuing a life of passion, cultivating a supportive network, and making money doing what you love!

We Talk About

• Shanna’s story
• her history with mental health
• self-care practices she uses to support her mental health
• The importance of positive self talk
• Getting unstuck
• The difference between coaching and therapy
• How to find the right coach
• The importance of creating a support squad
• How to ask for your worth
• How to handle “no”
• Conquering fear
• Overcoming obstacles
• Finding clarity
• Exploring new things - changing paths
• Inspiration versus emulation
• Healthy social media boundaries
• How to build a brand when you have many passions
• How to change paths

Connect with Shanna

online: https://shannatyler.com/

on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannatyler_/

coaching program: https://shannatyler.com/get-it-done-program

Apply to be on the 100th episode:

https://goo.gl/forms/ODUk2H3F0i32ZkTH2

Connect with Me

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On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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Alexandra Catchpole is a Shamanic Healer, Reiki Master, and teacher. She underwent a Shamanic awakening in 2013 that redirected the course of her life to the service of others through the healing arts. She studied Shamanic Lightworking Empowerment Training in Metaphysics and the Healing Arts under Maya Cointreau in Litchfield County, Connecticut.

We Talk About:

• Her path to shamanism
• What her spiritual awakening looked and felt like
• Shamanic energy healing
• Working with spirit guides
• How Alexandra defines: Energy
• Health and lightness
• Listening to our intuition
• How our intuition speaks to us
• The connection between energy and disease
• Auras and how energy gets trapped in our auras
• How to clear your aura - balancing chakras and auras
• How to find a healer
• How to protect your energy as an empath
• The importance of grounding

Apply to be on the 100th episode:

https://goo.gl/forms/ODUk2H3F0i32ZkTH2

Connect with Alexandra

online: https://www.nantuckethealingarts.com/

on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ackhealingarts/

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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Chasing Joy Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/

“You don’t need a study to believe a woman’s story about her body and that is where medicine is getting things backward.” - Dr. Jolene Brighten

We Talk About:

• Her son’s sudden illness and how it led to Dr. Brighten living in Paris
• PANDAs and PANs
• Learning how to feel your feelings without getting stuck in them
• Making the most of challenging situations
• Hormone 101
• Adrenal glands
• The markers you need to test when your thyroid and hormones are off
• 3 phases of the menstrual cycle
• follicular phase
• ovulatory phase
• luteal phase
• fertility window
• progesterone and estrogen
• how thyroid, adrenals and hormone cycles are all interconnected
• Hormonal birth control
• 60% of women use the pill for symptom management which can delay diagnosis
• why it’s our right to choose
• side effects that we should know before taking the pill
• how to prepare your body to come off the pill
• the connection between stress and hormones
• the importance of light pollution and hormone cycles

Apply to be on the 100th episode:

https://goo.gl/forms/ODUk2H3F0i32ZkTH2

Links:

True dark glasses: https://truedark.com/

Beyond the Pill - (Dr. Brighten’s new book): https://amzn.to/2D9liVD

Connect with Dr. Jolene Brighten

online: https://drbrighten.com/

on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten/

Connect with Me

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On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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Krista and Blair are 2 of the 5 team members at Women in Dharma. They lead journeys that will inspire you, awaken your higher self, and transform your being. From coaching, retreats to soulful photography, Women in Dharma is here to support you on your journey of you being you. They’re also pushing the envelope of how they do business as a co-op, from equal pay across all their team members and truly working together as a team with equal voices.

We Talk About:

• How self love has translated into positive relationships
• Both their journey’s to creating their cooperative company Women in Dharma
• Blair’s experience with feeling lost
• What they wish they had known during their times of feeling lost
• What is Dharma - the journey of you being you
• You’re still in your dharma even if you’re feeling lost
• Tools for getting unstuck: gathering with women
• The Enneagram - what is it? (energy assessment tool)
• Blair and Krista explain all 9 types
• Practices for tuning
• How Women in Dharma is structured a feminine approach to business

Links:

Sleeping at Last Enneagram Songs http://www.sleepingatlast.com/

https://womenindharma.com/enneagram/

Connect with Krista and Blair

online: https://womenindharma.com/

on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenindharma/

facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenindharmasoulfulcommunity/?source_id=1446836198795695

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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Chasing Joy Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/

On this week’s episode, we dive into all things CBD with the husband and wife duo behind Luce Farm. They breakdown what CBD is, who it’s for, how to use it and so much more. This is a great episode for anyone curious about this plant-based remedy. I love the transparency behind Luce and their dedication to providing sustainable wellness.

We Talk About:

• The impact of the farm bill
• Luce farm - how they got started and going from CSA to CBD
• CBD versus THC
• Why CBD has become popular in the past few years
• Most common uses for CBD
• The difference between isolate and full spectrum CBD
• Why organic matters for hemp products
• What consumers should look for when shopping for
• The different forms people can consume CBD and what forms are best for what ailments
• Who CBD can benefit
• Taking it for ailments versus taking it preventatively
• How to find out the right dose to use
• CBD success stories
• Answer your questions covering:
• Use for kids
• Travel
• Sleep
• Pain
• Anxiety

Connect with Luce:

On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucefarm/

Online: https://lucefarmvt.com/

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

Join the Joy Squad

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Chasing Joy Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/

On this week’s episode I’m talking with Carly Stein founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals a line of bee powered wellness products.

Carly is an inspiring 27 year old Goldman Sachs trader turned Bee Whisperer. She is on a mission to save the bees while educating people on the integral role they play in our food and eco-system. She is a beekeeper herself who developed an delicious and innovative bee-made nutraceutical product line that provides effective, natural solutions for a stronger immune system. Beekeeping was her side hustle as she worked 16 hour days on the trading floor at Goldman Sachs in NYC. 

We Talk About:

• How Beekeeper’s Natural came to be and Carly’s experience with an autoimmune condition
• How Carly discovered her love for all things bees
• Making hard choices
• Carly’s process of how to find out what’s holding you back
• Maximizing your options
• Why propolis hasn’t been well known in North America
• A breakdown of the different bee products - what they’re used for in the hive and how they can support our health
• Why non-pasteurized honey is so important
• Why the bee population is in decline and why it’s a bad thing
• What we can do to protect the bees
• How to stay positive and empowered when the environmental issues can be so challenging
• Navigating wellness trends - what’s hype versus real

Connect with Beekeeper’s Naturals:

Online: https://beekeepersnaturals.com/

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beekeepers_naturals/

Use Code Chasingjoy15 for 15% off

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

Join the Joy Squad

Joy Squad Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thejoysquad/

Chasing Joy Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/

Finding Confidence, “Not Trying,” ED Recovery, Depression & More - Q&A

This week’s episode I answer your questions about happiness, mental health, body image, photography, making friends and so much more. Thank you for all your thoughtful questions, I always enjoy sharing my thoughts. As always, I’m not a mental health professional and I highly recommend working with one if you’re struggling at all.

Find a Therapist Near You:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/

Links I Mention:

Brene Brown’s Book: Dare to Lead https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1546883145&sr=8-2&keywords=daring+leadership+brene+brown

Dermot Kennedy on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KNNVgR6LBIABRIomyCwKJ

Briogeo Hair https://briogeohair.com/

Announcements:

New date: January 12th

Boston Frank & Whit Event

Get tickets: https://franklinandwhitman.com/products/yoga-for-the-pups-boston-1

Connect with Me

On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog

On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com

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Chasing Joy Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/