Awakened & Alive (After 40)

Let’s Talk Boundaries: How to Define, Create, and Maintain Them

We're chatting all about BOUNDARIES in today's episode!Learning to create and maintain healthy boundaries is one of the best practices to cultivate in our lives because it allows us to love and give to ourselves and others more authentically. Join us in today's episode to learn more about ways to start cultivating greater inner peace, love for self & others, and connection to your authentic needs by creating boundaries.We also chat more about:Defining how boundaries look and feel for YOU.How knowing your core values is crucial for creating strong boundaries.Personal & work boundaries we're currently working on.Tips on creating boundaries when others are involved. >> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!>> To grab your FREE Human Design Chart, click HERE>> Be the first to know when new episodes drop!>> To continue hanging out with us, click HERE>> To join Karrie's Monthly Newsletter list, click HERE Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app to show us some love!Review on Apple PodcastsReview on SpotifyThanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

Fear of Judgment Around Swearing and Drinking

The impression we make on others and how we're perceived as professionals is a valid concern many women encounter concerning ladylike behavior and being taken seriously. A couple of concerns we encountered when first starting our businesses was whether it was acceptable to swear or share our enjoyment of casual drinking as newbie entrepreneurs navigating social media.When we're faced with the fear of judgment in any area of life, it boils down to one thing – the desire to fit in and belong.So, how does one find the courage to say FU to social norms and stay true to themselves while supporting others in doing the same?Tune into today's episode to learn more about how we navigated these concerns while being true to ourselves as we ventured into entrepreneurship.>> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!>> To grab your FREE Human Design Chart, click HERE>> Be the first to know when new episodes drop!>> To continue hanging out with us, click HERE>> To join Karrie's Monthly Newsletter list, click HERE Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app to show us some love!Review on Apple PodcastsReview on SpotifyThanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

The Basics of the Enneagram with Karrie

If you've dipped your toes into the personal development/growth pool, then there's a good chance you've at least heard about the Enneagram.This powerful self-awareness system aims to help you better understand yourself and others through recognizing ego structure and patterns that may be showing up in your life.The power of this awareness is that we then get to choose how we want to respond vs. react to life.Tune in to today's episode to learn more about how knowing your Enneagram Type can help you create a more authentic and easeful life by understanding your core desires and what motivates your actions/behaviors.- Want to learn about your Enneagram Type? Apply HERE for a reading or coaching with Karrie.>> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!>> To grab your FREE Human Design Chart, click HERE>> Be the first to know when new episodes drop!>> To continue hanging out with us, click HERE>> To join Karrie's Monthly Newsletter list, click HERE Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app to show us some love!Review on Apple PodcastsReview on SpotifyThanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

The Basics of Human Design with Dominique

Have you ever found yourself wondering what makes you different from anyone else in this world? Or what your specific purpose might be?Human Design is a self-discovery tool that has helped people live more authentically, learn to fully love themselves for who they are, and act with greater awareness and courage to create an aligned life.This system is not about changing yourself. It's about reconnecting to who you really are.In today's episode, we chat about the basics of this incredibly complex system that can be used to help us better understand our unique energy, gifts, and true nature.We also chat more about:What exactly is Human DesignHow this self-discovery tool can help enlighten and empower you to live in complete alignmentThe 3 key elements of your chart that will start you off on the right pathHow HD can help you break through limiting beliefs and patterns that have been keeping you stuckHow to pull your chart to start learning more about your authentic magicRESOURCES:Grab your free Human Design chart HERE!Free Human Design chart + 10 % off a reading at dominiquekwoodward.com Got questions? Feel free to reach out at hello@dominiquekwoodward.com >> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!>> To grab your FREE Human Design Chart, click HERE>> Be the first to know when new episodes drop!>> To continue hanging out with us, click HERE>> To join Karrie's Monthly Newsletter list, click HERE Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app to show us some love!Review on Apple PodcastsReview on SpotifyThanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

Yoga: Why It’s More Than Just Stretching

Yoga is SO much more than just a form of exercise or stretching and has undoubtedly been a life-changing practice for us over the years.Not only can it help one cultivate greater body awareness, but yoga is well known for being an amazing practice for building greater self-compassion, love, and presence. Join us in today's episode as we share more about our love for yoga and how our lives have benefited from the practice.We also chat more about:How and when we first got into yoga.Why we choose this form of physical activity over others.Our personal favorite forms/styles of yoga.Our go-to YouTube channels when practicing at home.Tips on things to keep in mind when starting your own practice.RESOURCES:Yoga with Kassandra - YouTubeJessica Richburg - YouTube>> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!>> To grab your FREE Human Design Chart, click HERE>> Be the first to know when new episodes drop!>> To continue hanging out with us, click HERE>> To join Karrie's Monthly Newsletter list, click HERE Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app to show us some love!Review on Apple PodcastsReview on SpotifyThanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

Our Career Paths: the Journey to Entrepreneurship

Is it maybe a little silly to expect 16 and 17-year-olds to know/decide what they want to do for the rest of their lives right out of high school??I mean, we're still trying to figure out what we want to do when we grow up!No, but really – we're dynamic beings. Change is inevitable, and we feel it's important to embrace the human experience and use our lessons as a way to learn and grow during our time on this beautiful planet.Join us in today's episode as we share more about our entrepreneurship journeys!We also chat more about:Our first careers out of university and what we learned from our experiences.The shift from steady income into the unknown when starting your own business.The fears & limiting beliefs that came up for us as we transitioned into entrepreneurship.How we feel our society continues to put too much emphasis on worth = hours worked.Tips on how to identify what kind of work would be best for YOU.>> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!>> To grab your FREE Human Design Chart, click HERE>> Be the first to know when new episodes drop!>> To continue hanging out with us, click HERE>> To join Karrie's Monthly Newsletter list, click HERE Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app to show us some love!Review on Apple PodcastsReview on SpotifyThanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

Childfree By Choice: Why We Decided Not To Have Kids

The decision not to have children has become a hot topic over the past few years and continues to be viewed as a little unconventional.Because we're passionate about sharing our thoughts and experiences of not conforming to what society deems right or wrong, we felt called to share more on this topic.We invite you to join us in today's episode as we share the "why" behind our decision not to have children and some of the challenges we faced along the way.We also chat more about:How we came to the decision not to have kids.How we dealt with judgment and pressure from others.The importance of being true to yourself instead of trying to fit in.Common misconceptions about individuals who don't want kids. >> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!>> To grab your FREE Human Design Chart, click HERE>> Be the first to know when new episodes drop!>> To continue hanging out with us, click HERE>> To join Karrie's Monthly Newsletter list, click HERE Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app to show us some love!Review on Apple PodcastsReview on SpotifyThanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

Is it Fear, Anxiety, or Your Intuition? With Karrie’s Sister Kasey

When faced with big life decisions, it can sometimes be difficult to trust that we're making the best decision for ourselves.Because of the challenge of discerning the difference between fear, anxiety, and your intuition, it’s no surprise that so many of us have little understanding of the voice of our intuition.In today's episode, we're chatting with Karrie's sister, Kasey, about her journey with cultivating greater self-trust.There are some beautiful nuggets of inspiration as Kasey shares her thoughts and insights on how she learned to discern the difference between the voice of fear and intuition within her own life.We also chat more about:Kasey's experience with traditional therapy and life coaching.Understanding the difference between fear and your intuition.Cultivating greater self-awareness through the Enneagram.How to not identify with your thoughts.The importance of body work/awareness to better understand your intuition. >> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!>> To grab your FREE Human Design Chart, click HERE>> Be the first to know when new episodes drop!>> To continue hanging out with us, click HERE>> To join Karrie's Monthly Newsletter list, click HERE Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app to show us some love!Review on Apple PodcastsReview on SpotifyThanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

Our Experiences with Anxiety and Learning the Truth

Like many people in the world today, anxiety has been a challenge that we have both dealt with in our own lives.We often fear what we don’t understand, which is why we're so excited to share this conversation with you.In today's episode, we chat more about:The paradigm shift that is happening in the mental health community.The link between unresolved trauma and anxiety.Our personal experiences with anxiety.Tips and practices we use to help manage our symptoms.MENTIONED:- Dr. Russell Kennedy (@theanxietymd) - Dr. Nicole LePera (@the.holistic.psychologist)- Dr. Gabor Maté>> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!>> To grab your FREE Human Design Chart, click HERE>> Be the first to know when new episodes drop!>> To continue hanging out with us, click HERE>> To join Karrie's Monthly Newsletter list, click HERE Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app to show us some love!Review on Apple PodcastsReview on SpotifyThanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!

New Year’s Resolutions: a Love/Hate Relationship

A brand new year is upon us, which means many of us are in full-blown goal-setting mode.If you’re anything like us, you might have a little bit of a love/hate relationship with New Year’s resolutions. The tradition of setting goals at the start of a new year can be super fun and motivating for some and more like a total waste of time for others. But, hey, to each their own, right?!With that said, we might fall in the latter category but let us explain! In today’s episode, we chat about our thoughts on goal setting and how we plan on taking advantage of the fresh start 2023 brings us.Join us as we share:Our past experiences with goal-setting and New Year's resolutions.How we now go about goal-setting and what's been working.Systems we've learned about from being in the #plannercommunity. (If you know, you know. )Great tips to help you stick to your 2023 resolutions/goals.MENTIONED:- Atomic Habits by James Clear >> HAVE A QUESTION you would like answered on a future episode? CLICK HERE to share with us. We would love to hear from you!>> To grab your FREE Human Design Chart, click HERE>> Be the first to know when new episodes drop!>> To continue hanging out with us, click HERE>> To join Karrie's Monthly Newsletter list, click HERE Enjoy the show? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app to show us some love!Review on Apple PodcastsReview on SpotifyThanks to Michael Ahrens for writing and creating our music!