Well, Not Perfect

Has mental health impacted your life or someone you know? If so then this is the episode for you because today I sit down with Nancy Eigel-Miller founder of the nonprofit 1N5. Nancy turned a devastating life experience into the fuel to drive her new lifes purpose which is to save young lives from suicide. Her organization partners with the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to implement mental health education programs to students ranging from kindergarten to college to raise awareness around mental health and prevent suicide. 

Today you will learn how to stay persistent in the face a doubt, how to share your story without stigma to break the cycle and how to model self care and mental wellness to prevent mental illness for generations to come. 

Prepare yourself to be in awe of her strength, grit and determination to never take no for an answer. This is for everyone who need to know that life is worth living no matter what. 

Welcome to another episode of AOTC. 

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Twitter: @1N5.org.stopthestigma

Website: www.1N5.org

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If you or someone you know has struggled with infertility or pregnancy loss, and feels like no one understands what you are going through then this episode is for you because today I chat with Aimee Baron, Founder and Executive Director of  “I Was Supposed to Have a Baby”. Today Aimee shares her struggle with infertility and the losses she has experienced over the years in the hopes to provide support and resources for other women and families going through a similar situation. 

Today you will learn, how to treat someone after a they’ve experienced a loss, how grief can turn to anger and how to channel it for the right purpose, and how to become objective about your situation, even when it seems impossible. 

This episode is so meaningful to me and I think it will be for any other moms out there who are struggling with conceiving or infertility. Make sure to check below to see where you can find Aimee and get connected with her. 

Welcome to another episode of AOTC

Instagram: @iwassupposedtohaveababy

Website coming soon: iwassupposedtohaveababy.org

If you are someone who has a goal in mind and wants to show the world what it is but the imposter syndrome is getting in the way then this episode is for you because we talk about the mind traps of self doubt and the fear that holds you back from showing the world what it is you are capable of. 

The uncertainty of COVID-19 has put all of us in the unknown territory of working from home. If you are someone who thrives on routine and consistency yet you feel out of control and aimless then this episode is for you because today we share concrete suggestions on time management and how to create a mindset that makes you productive and successful working from home.

Today you will learn how to manage your time and what resources we use that keep us productive, how to stop multi-tasking and stay focused on what actually moves the needle, and why perfection is holding you back from getting the work done. This is one of the most relevant episodes I have recorded and I hope this helps you during COVID-19 to stay productive and focused during these uncertain times. 

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Website: https://jemmavirtualassistant.co.uk

If you are someone who has struggled to find self-love, then this episode is for you because we are breaking down why self-love isn’t just a cliché and what it can do for you after you find it.

Today you will learn, why therapy is important even though it might seem selfish, how to become a leader when you’ve never considered yourself as one, and that it is ok to want more than what you already have.

In this episode, the owner of The Dailey Method, Rebecca Asfour and I recorded this live in front of an audience of about 25 of her members at her studio. Rebecca opens up to the audience and to the listeners here about her journey to self-love and where it has brought her. She discusses her childhood where she moved around a lot causing her to lose her identity, and lack gratitude and community which followed her into her adult life. And even when she thought she was content being a stay at home mom she could tell something was still missing. She started as a client of the Dailey Method, became an instructor and now owns two locations. She found a way to incorporate something she enjoyed into what she needed to be content and became the leader she never thought she could be. 

Instagram: @rebecca_asfour @dailey.lakeforest @dailey.vernonhills

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If you are or someone you know is a rescue and responder then this podcast is for you because today we dive into the mental and physical demands that are unique to those people who put their life on the line every single day.

In this episode I sit down with Annette Zapp owner of Fire Rescue Wellness. Fire Rescue Wellness is dedicated to improving quality of life for Fire Fighters, both on and off duty. Firefighting can be one of the most physically demanding jobs on the planet and the disparity between workforce fitness and the level of fitness required for the job can result in catastrophic injuries. Fire Rescue Wellness provides assessment, individualized program design and ongoing education for Firefighters and their Departments.

Annette and I as we discuss #allthethings being a firefighter for over 16 years, a lietutant leader to an all male team, and a woman who is meant to change the world of health for all men and women fire fighters.

Instagram: @firerescuewellness

Website: https://www.firerescuewellness.org

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This week is a bonus episode where I join Dayhouse Coworking in Highland Park, Illinois for one of their free virtual coworking sessions to speak about certainty in uncertain times. Right now their is an oppurtunity to showcase mental health in a new light. As something that everyone has, we can now break the stigma and talk about it now more openly. Depression and anxiety are going to become heightened right now due to the COVID-19 virus. This is an extended time at home where we can spend more time thinking about our thoughts and increasing the anxiety and the feelings we have. I wanted to give you some tips to manage those feelings. Thank you for tuning into this bonus episode of Audrey Off The Cuff. 

Instagram: @dayhousecowork

Website: https://www.dayhousecoworking.com/virtual

Whether you are someone who is skeptical about astrology, or an avid horoscope reader this episode is for you because were diving into everything you need to know to use astrology to transform your life.

Today you will learn, what a birth chart really is and how to use it to your benefit, what mercury in retrograde really means, and why it’s important that we demystify astrology. 

Today chat with Laurel O’Sullivan owner of THE Woman’s Coach who dives into her past experience working as a lawyer and how that helps her in her current field of Astrology. She gives me insight on my own  birth chart and helps an astrology novice like me really understand it. She also explains why my birthday, January 12th was the most defining day of the year and what that exactly means for not only me but for everyone.

This has been one of the most interesting episodes I have recorded yet, make sure to check below in the show notes to see how you can get a reading done with Laurel and have your mind blown like I did.

Website:

https://www.laurelosullivancoaching.com

Instagram: @theewomanscoach

If you are someone who wakes up in the morning and dreads the question "What am I going to wear today?" This is the episode for you because we are getting real and honest about why women hate to get dressed in the morning and what positive body affirmations help us feel better about the body we live in. 

Today you will learn how to navigate the sensitive topic of weight changes in friends and family members, how to speak to yourself in the mirror, and how to follow your unconventional dreams like our guest did as a former therapist turned stylist. 

Today I chat with Annie Frances, CEO of Annie Frances Style Consulting located in Chicago and online. She provides an amazing customized service for women who want to reinvent their existing wardrobe and take the headache out of the morning routine.

Guys, listen to this she has an APP just for you that has photos of each item you own and she emsembles it for you in a cute photo collage for every day of the week. HOW AMAZING IS THAT? This episode is special to me because Annie has been a friend of mine for over a decade and I just love how she lives a bold and stylish life. 

Welcome to another episode of AOTC. 

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https://notjustanniestyle.com

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If you are someone who has struggled with their mental health and has used unhealthy coping skills to manage the way that you feel then we want you to know that you are not alone and that this episode is especially for you. 

In this episode you will learn that having dark thoughts is super normal. You'll also learn that sharing your own mental health journey can help you break the stigma in your mind and in your community. And lastly, how over controlled perfectionistic tendencies can cause you to feel more stressed. 

In this episode, I sit down with After Orange Slices podcast, Bridget Case. She gets real about her teenage years when she lacked the proper coping skills she need and developed a binge eating disorder and she also shares her story to recovery. She even tells us about the night she spent in jail and how it gave her an unexpected amount of confidence. 

Bridget and I had so much fun we had to break it down into two episodes, but they're both still ridiculously long (sorry about that guys). If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, don't forget to go back and check it out. It's all about her childhood experiences and friends and how they have had an affected her growing up.  

Instagram: @afterorangeslices

Links: https://shor.by/afterorangeslices