Balance.

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, we bring you Part 3 of our Ask Us Anything series! Remember, you can submit your wellness-related questions to podcast@balanceperiod.com and get them answered on the show. Nick and Ray discuss how to get rid of the negative thoughts that cross our minds on a daily basis, what "discipline equals freedom" means and how we can leverage discipline to improve our quality of life, and everything you need to know about the value of positive affirmations and how to create your own! Let's learn and grow together! Balance Period Resources: Generational Wellness Creators Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/389047646076003/ Subscribe to the Mindful Monday Newsletter: https://balance-period.ck.page/a5703dcd32 Download our Free Energy Management Guide: https://balance-period.ck.page/742a74403a Get some Mindful Merch: https://shop.balanceperiod.com/ Sustainable Self-Care System Discounts: shorturl.at/lpsMV Access more resources: https://linktr.ee/balanceperiod

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, we continue our month-long Ask US Anything series! Remember, you can submit your wellness-related questions to podcast@balanceperiod.com and get them answered on the show. In this 2nd part of the series, Nick and Ray discuss how to handle being around negative people [whether that's in one's personal or professional life], what it means that our inner world creates our outer world, and what it looks like for them to let go of "bad" habits so they can embrace healthier alternatives. Let's learn and grow together! Balance Period Resources: Generational Wellness Creators Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/389047646076003/ Subscribe to the Mindful Monday Newsletter: https://balance-period.ck.page/a5703dcd32 Download our Free Energy Management Guide: https://balance-period.ck.page/742a74403a Get some Mindful Merch: https://shop.balanceperiod.com/ Sustainable Self-Care System Discounts: shorturl.at/lpsMV Access more resources: https://linktr.ee/balanceperio

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. Welcome to a new month, a new quarter, and a new series of shows, Ask Us Anything! Over the next 5 episodes, Nick and Ray will be answering any of the wellness-related questions you may have. Submit your questions to podcast@balanceperiod.com. In this first episode of the series, Nick and Ray discuss how to get back into your routine after traveling, strategies to manage uncontrollable situations, practicing self-care if you don't feel like you have the time and if it's possible for a person to be "too" mindful. Balance Period Resources: Generational Wellness Creators Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/389047646076003/ Subscribe to the Mindful Monday Newsletter: https://balance-period.ck.page/a5703dcd32 Download our Free Energy Management Guide: https://balance-period.ck.page/742a74403a Get some Mindful Merch: https://shop.balanceperiod.com/ Sustainable Self-Care System Discounts: shorturl.at/lpsMV Access more resources: https://linktr.ee/balanceperiod Let's learn and

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. Fellas, how often do you ask yourself, or a friend, "Hey bro... how's your mental health?" In the final episode of our Men's Mental Health Awareness Series, Nick and Ray share their mental health stories. They discuss when in life they began to intentionally invest in their mental health and how they made it to where they are today. They also share the habits they practice to promote their optimal mental health. Be sure to prioritize some time to check in with yourself about where you are mentally. Use the insights you gain as fuel to invest in your Sustainable Self-Care System. Remember, you don't have to be perfect to be great. Be patient with yourself and be kind to yourself as you become the change you want to see in your family and community. You can use our Energy Management Guide [Link Below] to help you expand your awareness of how the current way you spend your time/energy is impacting the quality of your mental health. Be sure to leave us a review, including somethi

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. In this episode, we welcome back our guest from EP099 of the show, Ryan Coleman. Ryan is a wellness facilitator, coach, and owner of OmniFitness LLC. Ryan continues our men's mental health series by sharing his journey of expanding his awareness of mental health, how it relates to him, and how to cultivate an inner world that promotes his wellness. He also shares some of the habits he practices to keep his mental health aligned with the person he wants to be and the goals he sets in his life. Want to get connected with Ryan? Here's how you can... Instagram: @rycole_fit | @omnifitness.llc | @unapologeticallymindfulpodcast Website: Omni Fitness LLC Let's learn and grow together! Balance Period Resources: Subscribe to the Mindful Monday Newsletter: https://balance-period.ck.page/a5703dcd32 Download our Free Energy Management Guide: https://balance-period.ck.page/742a74403a Get some Mindful Merch: https://shop.balanceperiod.com/ Sustainable Self-Care System Discounts: shorturl.at

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. Are you being kind to yourself? In this episode, we welcome the 2nd guest of our Men's Mental Health Awareness series, Muhammad Saahir LMHC. Muhammad is a licensed mental health counselor and owner of The Blue Sofa Counseling. He shares what inspired him to become a counselor along with his personal experiences of managing his mental health. He also offers some simple and sustainable ways we can promote our mental health and be our best selves. The underlying theme of this episode is the importance of being kind to yourself. Use what you learn from our conversation to expand your awareness of the quality of your inner dialogue and make the commitment to be kind and compassionate to yourself. You are important. You are valuable. Remember that. Here's how you can get connected with Muhammad and The Blue Sofa Counseling: Phone: (812)391-2697 Email: msaahir@tbscounseling.com Website: shorturl.at/abgES Let's learn and grow together! Balance Period Resources: Subscribe to the Mindf

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. Are you operating in excellence? In this episode, we welcome the first guest in our Men's Mental Health Awareness series, Josh Posley. Josh is a purpose-driven, transformational thought leader and creator of the Take Care Life Coaching Program. Josh shares the highs and lows of his mental health journey and some of the habits he practices to care for himself mentally and emotionally. He also talks about what it means to operate in excellence, and how doing the best we can with the resources we have will help us live a life exceedingly, abundantly, above what we could ask or think. When was the last time you asked yourself, "Am I doing the most I can with what I have?". Think about it. Write it down. Reflect on it. If your answer is "No.", take a deep breath and remember to be kind to yourself. As long as you are still here, you have an opportunity to take accountability for your quality of life and align your mindset, motivation, and habits with your highest good.  Here'

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. The final episode in our Women's Mental Health Awareness series features clips from previous episodes of the show. These clips offer tips on investing in our mental health, self-care, and overall wellness. Also, check out shop.balanceperiod.com and get your Women's Mental Health Awareness Tee! Use the code PODCAST to get free shipping on your order. Links to the full episodes of each clip are below

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. When are you at your best? In this episode, we welcome our final guest for Women's Mental Health Awareness Month, Ebony Chappel. Ebony is an award-winning multimedia journalist, and certified community health worker, and is currently working as Director of Programs & Communication for a civic leadership nonprofit. She shares her story of evolution in caring for her mental health and how she has been able to share what she has learned with her family, friends, and community. She also provides insights on what activities promote her being her best self and the importance of having a similar level of awareness for ourselves.  Remember, self-awareness is the prerequisite for self-care. Prioritize time to gain a deeper understanding of where you are so you can more effectively give yourself what you need when you need it.  Connect with our guest:  Instagram: @ebonythewriter  Website: ebonychappel.com  Let's learn and grow together!  Balance Period

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. Remember, our emotions were meant to be expressed. In this episode, we welcome a student of energy to the show, Antonia Wolfgang. Antonia is a licensed massage therapist and owner of Divinity Massage. She shares her story of overcoming mental health obstacles while balancing being a Mom and starting her own business. She also offers up ways we can begin to get more in tune with our energy so we can stay balanced from the inside out. Use Antonia's story to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship you have with your emotions and discover what ways will work best for your to express what you feel in a healthy way. Guest Website: Divinity Massage Guest Social Media: Antonia Wolfgang | Divinity Massage Let's learn and grow together! Balance Period Resources: Subscribe to the Mindful Monday Newsletter: https://balance-period.ck.page/a5703dcd32 Download our Free Energy Management Guide: https://balance-period.ck.page/742a74403a Get some Mindful Merch: https://shop.balanceperi

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. Remember, self-awareness is the prerequisite for self-care. In this episode, we welcome a mental health advocate to the show, Daniella Ayala. Daniella shares the highs and lows of her mental health journey and the reason why she has invested her energy into becoming an advocate for others. She also highlights the value of self-awareness and its connection to her ability to both accept and care for herself. She then offers up the various habits she practices to care for herself and promote her mental wellness. Daniella's story shows the power of becoming the change you want to see in your family. It only takes one person to promote generational wellness and create a ripple effect to change the quality of life for a family in a positive way. Keep an eye out for the release of Daniella's new podcast! In the meantime, you can connect with her via Facebook: Daniella Ayala Let's learn and grow together! Balance Period Resources: Subscribe to the Mindful Monday Newsletter: https://b

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. Remember, your inner world creates your outer world. In this episode, we welcome our 1st guest of Women's Mental Health Awareness Month, Marquice Gee. She is the founder of G4 Unlimited, an experience curator, network strategist, and professional development coach who helps people live a life of passion and purpose to obtain the success they never imagined. Marquice shares her story of overcoming mental health obstacles and discovering what works best for her to promote her wellness from the inside out. If you are interested in learning more about how to unlock your unlimited potential, check out the links below: g4unlimited.net | @g4unlimited [Instagram] | @itsmarquice.g [Instagram] Let's learn and grow together! Balance Period Resources: Subscribe to the Mindful Monday Newsletter: https://balance-period.ck.page/a5703dcd32 Download our Free Energy Management Guide: https://balance-period.ck.page/742a74403a Get some Mindful Merch: https://shop.balanceperiod.com/ Sustainable S

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. What is your relationship with perfection? In this episode, Nick and Ray close out Stress Awareness Month with a conversation on peace and perfection. They share how as a society, we are often led to believe that we need to be perfect in order to be great. They discuss how these belief patterns limit our ability to reach our full potential and amplify the negative effects of stress in our lives. Even though perfection is glamorized, there is a way we can balance out its limiting effects, prioritizing peace. Both hosts share the habits they practice to experience more peace in their lives and remind themselves that they are both whole and enough. Use the perspectives you hear in this episode to expand your awareness of the relationship you have with feeling the need to be perfect. Where does that come from for you? How does it manifest itself in your life? What would life be like for you if you stopped trying to be perfect? Remember, you don't have to be perfect to be great. Y

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. How do you put stress on your body? In this episode, Nick and Ray discuss one of the types of stress that was highlighted during the first episode of Stress Awareness Month, eustress. Eustress means beneficial stress, either mental or physical, that is interpreted as being beneficial for the experiencer. They share the methods they use to intentionally put their body under stress to promote their growth and wellness. As mentioned in the show, you are responsible for your wellness. Be sure to consult with your wellness team, you being the primary stakeholder, before trying what is discussed in this episode. From exercise to time-restricted eating, Nick and Ray provide us with insights into their personal methodology and why they decided to incorporate what they do into their Sustainable Self-Care System. If you are interested in learned more about the science behind some of the topics discussed in today's episode, check out the Lifespan Podcast [more specifically episode 3] to

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. How do you leverage the stress you experience? In this episode, Nick and Ray continue our Stress Awareness Month conversation with ways we can adopt a more resilient mindset. They reiterate the neutrality of stress and offer up an alternative perspective that can lead to our continued growth and development. They also provide a 3 step process that will help us leverage the stress we experience to promote our wellbeing. As you continue to expand your awareness of the relationship you have with stress, remember that stress itself isn't good or bad, it is experiencing or anticipating adversity in your goal-related pursuits. Since stress is a part of your journey, focussing on how you respond to stress is a sustainable way of using your energy to invest in your wellness. As we discuss often, your mindset matters! What is your mindset around stress? Do you see stress as a challenge or as a threat? Do you see stress as debilitating or something that can promote your growth? Tune in

Pause, and observe a DEEP breath. What comes to mind when you think about stress? In this episode, Nick and Ray kick off Stress Awareness Month by answering the question, "What is stress?". They reference an article from Very Well Mind as they discuss what stress is, some common causes, how it influences our quality of life, and more!  They also share some of their experiences with stress and how their relationship with it has changed over the years. Use the information in this episode to expand your awareness of what kind of stress you experience, where it comes from, and what you are currently doing in response. The insights you identify will prepare you to begin to leverage the stress you experience for your continued growth and development. One of the most important things to remember is how you respond to stress matters! This episode will help you identify the relationship you have with stress so you can begin to align how you respond to the stress you experience with your values and goals. Making t

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Do you start your day in a positive way? No, not having the "positive vibes only" mindset, but practicing habits that contribute to you maintaining optimal mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. In this episode, Nick and Ray close out our month-long conversation on cultivating the 3rd pillar of our Sustainable Self-Care System, our morning routine. They share 5 habits we can consider adding to our morning routine that will help us start our day in a positive way. Some of the habits options offered up in this episode will be ones we have recommended before, like sitting in stillness [mindfulness] and drinking water. Others will be new approaches to keeping our energy aligned with our values and goals, like setting an intention for the day and defining our top 3 most important tasks [MIT's]. Use what you learn in this episode to define what you want your morning routine to look like for this season of your life. Remember, this is a living routine so it's okay to make adjustment

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. Could you use a message of encouragement during this season of your life? In this episode, we welcome Renay Achille to the show. She is a mom, caregiver, author, and fellow member of our Patreon Community. Renay shares her story of how cultivating a morning routine to prepare herself for the uncertainty associated with caring for her mother, birthed her first published book, Messages From The Master. She also shares her current morning routine and a powerful message to encourage you to embrace what makes you unique. We have had family members as guests on the show before, but getting an opportunity to highlight our mother is extra special. Without her, there would be no Balance Period. The story she shares with us in this episode is powerful, especially for those of us who are experiencing uncertain times. Her ability to maintain a present perspective and stay disciplined with keeping her cup full now has her in the position to reap the harvest of the seeds she sewed years ago. R

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. How do you manage your morning routine? In this episode, Nick and Ray continue our month-long conversation on developing the third pillar of our Sustainable Self-Care System, our morning routine. They offer 3 tips we can use to better manage our current routine so we can align the habits we practice to start our day with our values and goals. They also highlight the value of prioritizing time for peace in the morning and how that can help us more mindfully manage our energy throughout the day. What did you learn from tracking the first hour of your day? You will now be able to take what you learn to more intentionally manage how you start your day! Remember, you can only manage what you measure so expanding your awareness of how you currently spend your time positively impacts your ability to manage your morning routine. Have you taken accountability for your quality of life? If not, now is the time to do so. You are responsible for making sure your cup is full, period! It may no

Pause, observe a DEEP breath. How do you spend the first hour of your day? In this episode, Nick and Ray begin to discuss the third and final pillar of our Sustainable Self-Care System, our morning routine. They focus their attention on highlighting the connection between the habits we choose to practice in the morning and the ripple effect they can have on the rest of our day. Each of them shares how they spend the first hour of their day and the experiences that influenced their adoption of a morning routine. Challenge: For the next week, track how you spend the first hour of your day. You can keep track of your morning activities in your written journal or in the notes app on your phone [we recommend using your phone!]. By measuring how you currently spend your time, you will be able to use the data you collect to make more informed decisions about adjustments you can make that will support you feeling good so you can function at your best! As the month progresses, we will be offering up a variety of ways