I've been on a podcast hiatus for a while. Two years, but who is counting! In this episode I'm finally sharing what I've been up to, and why I'm back. This one is personal, but I think it can be helpful for anyone who has ever needed to take time to figure out what is next. Sometimes we need to take a step back to take a step forward.

I am dedicating this episode and my return to Growing For It, in general, to my dear friend Carol Flores. Before she passed, she encouraged me to keep going with the podcast. So this one is for you, Carol.

In this episode:

• How I became a professional artist! No, I'm not kidding!
• Why I now believe creativity is the cure to that feeling of "something is missing"
• Where the Growing For It podcast is headed moving forward

If you've ever felt the pull to pause, reevaluate and figure out what is true for you now, I think this episode may feel like a breath of fresh air.

Today's episode is all about the inspirational story of my dear friend Carol Flores. Carol was diagnosed with stage 4 uterine cancer in September of 2021. She was told less than 10% of people with her cancer survive beyond 2 years. Carol decided she would be in the 10% and has used this experience for her soul's learning, growth and upliftment. Her remarkable story is one that needs to be heard. She has deepened her spirituality, learned to truly love herself, and her life has become better, richer, fuller, more beautiful. (And this is a woman who already had a fabulous life!) There is a ton of wisdom shared here. She is truly the embodiment of a spiritual warrior. The way she has tackled this - is what this podcast is all about. Today also happens to be her 60th birthday. A birthday she was told, she may not see... but here she is living her best life despite it all. I hope you will be as inspired by her, as I am. I love you, Carol. Happy 60th Birthday!

In this episode, Katie sits down with the lovely and talented Nicolay Jonsson to discuss the ever challenging topic of self-care for Mamas.

This conversation covers a wide range of motherhood topics: nutrition, developing or contintuing a spiritual practice, and tips for an easier kid bedtime! A fun and inspirational conversation packed with wisdom and helpful tips, dedicated to all of the Mamas out there!

Nicolay is a certified health coach and yoga teacher, who speciaizes in supporting women in their prenatal and postpartum journeys. She helps women feel good as their bodies grow and change throughout motherhood. A mother of 4! She discovered she had thyroid cancer during her second pregnancy. She shares about how she overcame that challenge, and used it to propel herself forward spiritually and professionally.

If you're a Mama or a mama-to-be, there's a lot of great info inside of this episode for you :)

Resources discussed in this episode include:

• Book: THE FIRST 40 DAYS
• Music: Katie's 432 hz Favorite Bedtime Tunes

Today's Guest:

• Nicolay Jonsson - Health Coach & Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher
• Connect with Nicolay on Instagram: @nicolayjonsson

Connect with Katie Shapiro:

• Follow Katie on Instagram: @katieshapirocoaching
• Visit Katie's website: www.katieshapirocoaching.com
• Follow the Growing For it Podcast on Instagram: @growingforitpodcast

In this episode, Katie talks about her journey over the last 2 years, moving from sunny southern California to beautiful Bath, England.

She shares candidly about:

The story behind why she and her family decided to become expats

• Overcoming her fears and learning how to drive on the opposite side of the road with her two littles in tow
• What she views as pros of living in England vs America right now (and a few things she isn't crazy about too)!
• The challenges and the resulting growth that has come from the experience so far

If you're wondering what it would be like to move abroad, this episode might help you get a taste.

Please make sure to like, love and leave a positive review noting something you enjoyed from this episode.

As always, make sure to follow along on Instagram @katieshapirocoaching and @growingforitpodcast !

Visit Katie's website: www.katieshapirocoaching.com to learn more about ways you can work with her.

Spiritual teacher, Ram Dass once said, "If you think you're enlightened, go spend a week with your family."

In this episode, Life Coach, Katie Shapiro, invites us all to brainstorm on how we can have the best holiday family gatherings ever, even with family members and dynamics that have been historically been challenging and riddled with difficulty.

Katie shares ways we can set ourselves up for success, support ourselves on the emotional level, avoid past pitfalls, effectively work with triggers and upset, in order to experinece more love, peace, acceptance and joy with our family this hoiday season.

If you're planning to spend time with family this holiday season and have historically felt upset and triggered in similar situations in the past, make sure to have listen!

As always you can reach out to Katie via Instagram: @katieshapirocoaching or via her website: www.katieshapirocoaching.com.

Please love, like, rate, subscibe and post positive reviews of Growing For It. Those who take the time to leave a positive review will be entered into a drawing for a free intensive 1:1 coaching session with Katie! :)

Wishing you a holiday season filled with peace, joy and love.

What is Spiritual Psychology? How can it help you?

Growing For It host and Life Coach, Katie Shapiro holds a Master's Degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica (USM), as well as a coaching certification from USM as a Soul Centered Professional Coach. In this espisode she shares about her journey into Spiritual Psychology, the radical benefits of practicing it in her own life and why it is the foundation of her work as a Coach.

Katie discusses some of the fundamental ideas of Spiritual Psychology, which anyone can begin using in their own life today. Challenges are learning opportunities, hurts are in-roads for healing, upsets are the way forward to experinecing more peace, love and alignment with the truth of who we really are- our Authentic Self. These life changing paradigm shifts are available to anyone when we apply the principles and practicies of Spiritual Psychology.

Katie also illustrates what it's like to work with a Life Coach who practices Spirutual Psychology, and why the benefits are twofold.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

Katie Shaprio Coaching

• www.katieshapirocoaching.com
• Instagram: @katieshapirocoaching

University of Santa Monica

• www.universityofsantamonica.edu
• Books:
  • Loyalty to Your Soul, by the Drs Ron and Mary Hulnick
  • Remembering the Light Within, by the Drs Ron and Mary Hulnick

If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to leave a positive review, that can help our show grow! Thank you for listening!

Each week on the Growing For It Podcast, host Katie Shapiro explores the topics of spiritual growth, personal development and life mastery to help listeners create more authentic success.

Learn how to use whatever is happening in your life for your learning, growth and upliftment. Yes, anything and everything!

Get ready to dive into the inspirational stories of everyday people, learn how to use life mastery tools, begin, develop or deepen your spiritual practice, use your spirituality to succeed at work, become a more conscious parent and partner, you name it, we're going there!

Growing For It is here to inspire, empower and shift our perspective from "life is happening to us" to "life is happening for us".

Welcome to Growing For It!

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