The AWEd Life

This week, I’m having a conversation with Sara Stansberry, writer, podcaster, life coach, and mother who found her true self after blowing up her life.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not living the life you’re meant to, you’ll relate to her story. Maybe you're in an unhappy job or career. Maybe yo...

I sat down at the beginning of the year and examined how I wanted to feel this year. What I kept going back to was a gorgeous hike I’d done last fall and realized I wanted to recreate exactly how I felt on that hike.

I think it may be the way I want to live the rest of my life, actually. ...

This week’s conversation is with Kim Costa, one of Atlanta’s top realtors who is also a TV host, podcaster, and soon to be author!

We talked about how a home should be a reflection of self but what happens when we’re out of alignment? Kim shares how getting in alignment directly affects how we fee...

t's been a couple of months since I've been paying attention to a new health measurement, HRV, which stands for Heart Rate Variability.

The reason I'm paying attention to it is because HRV reflects my nervous system's adaptability and how well I respond to stressors, both physical and mental.

Yes, I'm still living alcohol-free but it’s not without some bumps and bruises. I'm sharing some recent experiences that have left me with feeling both frustrated and grateful.

I know that sounds like an impossible combination but you'll have to listen to find out how I managed to do it. ...

I wholeheartedly believe we are all creative beings, just in different ways. Some people paint, some write, some design gardens, and some design buildings.

Creativity is what helps us fully express ourselves, all with some serious side benefits like reducing stress and anxiety. Yes, pleas...

Wow. Mallory and I had the best chat about the deconstruction and reconstruction of herself, her marriage, her religion, and so much more.

She’s rebuilding her life in a way she’s always wanted and such a great example of what can happen when we choose ourselves.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how I show up for people and if I’m doing it enough.

Maya Angelou said it best…”'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

My guest today is Kate Moon, yoga teacher, mentor, and retreat leader, whom I met last spring at a women’s retreat at Sansara Resort in Panama.

Kate was the retreat liaison for guests while we were there and I instantly knew Kate was someone I wanted to get to know more. I kept in touch with her v...

Season 4 is finally here!

Today, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s been like as a podcast host for the past three seasons and what’s coming up next season.

Join me for a cup of coffee as I share the challenges,...

FINALLY! I’m giving you my recap of our trip to Portugal this past June. I’m sharing a bit of our itinerary, what we loved, what we learned, and whether we will go back again.

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My friend, Heather of Mindfu...

You may be thinking, “Duh, more freedom,” but that’s not it. Freedom actually has nothing to do with what I’m sharing in this episode.

Even if you’re not an open nester yet, I’m sharing some things I’ve learned to help you love your open nest era someday, too.

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