Ep. 233 - Practicing the Pause and Consciously Creating the Life You Desire with Katie Krimitsos

Today, I have the privilege of having Katie Krimitsos, founder of the Women's Meditation Network, on the show. Katie is a mom, wife, adventurer, podcaster, seeker, and change maker. She's committed to brightening the light of women around the world through her work under the Women's Meditation Network - guided meditation podcasts and resources created for those who identify as women so they can use the tool of meditation to know themselves and consciously create lives they love. As a mother of two, devoted wife, and full-time entrepreneur, Katie knows first-hand how challenging it can be to find a minute - let alone - a moment to yourself.  But she also recognizes the power of these mindful moments and the role they play in not only preventing her from losing it with her children, but in helping her to gain even more self-awareness so she can fully express her gifts in this lifetime.  Listen in to learn more about how Katie is serving countless women just like you and to specifically here why she believes that our primary responsibility on this planet is to get to know ourselves better than anyone so that we can fully express our unique gifts. Start listening! Connect with and Learn from Katie: Connect with Katie on Instagram - katiekrimitsos Connect with the Women's Meditation Network on Instagram - womensmeditationnetwork Learn more about the Women's Meditation Network - click here Thank you for being here. If you found today's episode valuable, please share it with a friend or family member who would benefit from hearing today's message. Follow me on Instagram - @paulsaltercoaching  Join The 5% Community. Episode Key Highlights, Quotes, and Questions: Meditation is..what? And what is it not? Understand what most people get WRONG about meditation and how you can reap the many benefits it has to offer in a unique and sustainable way. Discover why we lack the true self-awareness (and action) to create lasting, positive change in our lives - and how to gain more of it! Learn what a mindful moment is and how to begin implementing them into your life.  Discover the power of applying the five love languages to your relationship with yourself! Questions I asked Katie include: Define meditation for our listeners: what it is and perhaps what it is not? What do people misunderstand or get wrong about meditation? We spend more time with ourselves than with anybody else, yet, we often do NOT know ourselves well - why is that? How can we approach this if there's a bit of lingering fear about getting to know ourselves more or resistance to digging deeper and unearthing the past / repressed emotions? I was stoked to see you've written about learning more about our own individual self-love love languages - I have spoken about this, too! Tell us more about the importance of and how to find your own self-love language. What's your stance on and experience with self-love affirmations? Do they work and how to use this tool correctly? How can we consciously create a life we love? How can we begin to feel more comfortable spending time alone? How can we begin doing the work to turn past pain into triumph? How can we find the teachings and gifts within that chapter of our lives? When your heart is filled with more love versus fear (or hate), you show up with more kindness and patience… What tips do you have about cultivating a powerful bedtime routine for the busy mom who's constantly on the go and struggling to put herself first? For our listener struggling to practice regular self-care or to make herself first, what's one action you recommend that could potentially provide the biggest ROI to help her begin feeling better? How I Can Help You: I help women over 30 lose weight and rebuild limitless confidence so that they never have to diet again.  To date, I've personally coached more than 1,500 women and helped them to collectively lose 10,000+ pounds of body fat and keep it off for good, while simultaneously empowering them with the education, strategies, and accountability needed to feel and look their best.  Click here to learn more about how I can help you. Follow me on Instagram - @paulsaltercoaching