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Self-Help Junkie
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You just finished a book and are convinced it's going to change your life.
Two weeks later, you've forgotten it completely.
You are not alone and Erika is here to take a stand!
Each week she talks to a guest who had their lives changed by a book and discuss how they were able to integrate the concepts long-term.
Our first season focuses on romantic love; covering topics like..
Self-Help Junkie
2M ago
We’ve heard of minimalism but have you heard of essentialism? I’m back with guest, Melissa Lowe to talk about how she found her 2 whys while fighting illness. We discuss the book “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown to get a little closer.
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Key points discussed in this episode:
Why we are overwhelmed in the modern day
Essentialism through all your seasons of life
Focusing on the things that really matter
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Guest - Melissa Lowe
Substack: https://melissaklowe.substack.com/
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@thewellthymama?si=ZpItIfPzOZ0SA7Wf
Website: http ..read more
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2M ago
When we look for our purpose, it is usually forward thinking. What should I do? What will make me fulfilled? Nadia Kraus is here to say, maybe we should be looking back. What did you love as a child?
Join us today in learning what you could do fully actualized.
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Key points discussed in this episode:
Positive thinking and manifesting isn’t enough alone
Learning from a parent - what they say vs what they do
Grounding dreams in reality
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Guest - Nadia Krauss
Website: soulhealthmentor.com
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We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out:
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2M ago
Don’t we all need a little more fun in our lives? Sandhya Gokal is here to share how you can use gamification to get you into those habits that have always felt so hard. With ‘The Power of Habit as our guide, we are going to figure out how getting to your goal doesn’t have to feel tedious.
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Key points discussed in this episode:
Make it fun so it’s not just willpower
How celebration is a missing piece
Find your game style
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Guest - Sandhya Gokal
Website: www.sandhyagokal.com.au
Facebook: Cracking the consistency code
Instagram: @sunshineandsandypants
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2M ago
Leaving a career that you’ve been in your entire life. Your friends and family are concerned, why would you leave something good? May sound like a midlife crisis but if it is no longer serving you, why would you stay? Jackie Brown has been through it and found her way to move to a new strength. Check out the book in the title but it’s not a prerequisite to listen.
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Key points discussed in this episode:
How you change with time - physical and mental
Recipe for purpose from a sport psychologist
Finding the new path
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Guest - Jackie Brown
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Self-Help Junkie
3M ago
One of the big problems in our modern world is how many choices we have. #firstworldproblems But what if you could get a sneak peak into your trials? Kylie-Anne Nel joins me to discuss the curiosity that are Gene Keys, a system that can show us our flaws and strengths. Let’s see what Richard Rudd can show us.
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Key points discussed in this episode:
What are Gene Keys?
Feeling freed rather than confined with the sequences
Solo and couple exercises
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Guest - Kylie-Anne Nel
@mindyourhero
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We made it on the Top 40 List of Self-Help Books podcasts! Check it out:
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3M ago
Wellness is a defining feature of our generation, never have we been so concerned by all the various aspects but how well is your home? Kate Troyer is here to show us how a few simple (and logical) steps can transform your life. Book by Terah Kathryn Collins.
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Key points discussed in this episode:
Translating your intentions into your space
Invite your ideal partner like you would a newborn
Changes you can make without spending money
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Guest - Kate Troyer
Tiktok and Instagram | @fengshui.kate
Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxBljRcYUyBrpprd0OSfPvA
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Self-Help Junkie
3M ago
Finding yourself in your 20’s was hard enough, what if you had to do it again in your 40’s?
Kimberly Benoit shares her story of rediscovering herself, her purpose and pure joy and how it started with a little book we’ve all heard of, Eat, Pray, Love. This cultural phenomenon may have been propelled into stardom by Julia Roberts but it started off as a life lived by Elizabeth Gilbert.
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Key points discussed in this episode:
Solo travel to get to know yourself
Be brave and do it- who knows what joy it will bring
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4M ago
Gary Fahey is kicking off our season and has brought with him Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning." Sometimes, we find purpose in the deepest pits, and Gary is a testament to how you can build a new identity of which you can be proud, no matter how dark it may seem.
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Key points discussed in this episode:
It starts with little promises to yourself
Values-Based vs Performance-based Life
Build when the Big Dog Sleeps
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Guest - Gary Fahey
www.garyfahey.com
www.linkedin.com/in/garyfahey
www.youtube.com/@theneurostoic
www.instagram.com/strong.mend
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Self-Help Junkie
4M ago
Join Erika, your host of Self-Help Junkie, as she takes a nostalgic trip through the highlights of Season One and offers a sneak peek into what's in store for Season Two. Reflecting on themes of personal growth, relationships, and unexpected discoveries, Erika shares her top book recommendations that have made a profound impact on her journey.
As she gears up for the new season, Erika unveils her intentions to delve into uncharted territories of self-discovery, career shifts, and navigating the uncertainties of life post-2023.
With a promise of engaging conversations on topics ranging from mot ..read more
Self-Help Junkie
8M ago
Periods.
How much do you really know about it? I’ve had mine for 20 years now and it turns out, I know very little. Kaitlin Vincent is here to help us reconnect and understand ourselves better, physically and emotionally, with the help of Period Power by Maisie Hill.
You don;t have to read the book but I would highly recommend it to everyone. 5/5 Erika Recommended!
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Key points discussed in this episode:
The 4 seasons of your period cycle
How to maximize your productivity and pleasure
Involving your partner
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Guest - Katelin Vincent
https://www.yougogirlfriend.com.au/
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