Your Life Your Way
by Kathleen McDermott
Life is not one size fits all! In order to break the cycle of being and doing how others think you should, you must understand where it all started and blossomed, so to speak. If you're ready to free yourself from stress, overwhelm, exhaustion and create a life you love waking up to everyday, then listen in to Women who've been where you are and made it through stronger than ever.You'll hear experts that will share their experiences, solutions, tools that might serve you, as well. Connection, community, inspiration. Feel free to share with friends! Linktr.ee/kathleenmcdermott
Episodes
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#70 I Had To Step Back From Everything
I am sharing a deeply personal update about stepping back from the show while caring for my mother, and what the lastyear has taught me about caregiving, grief, and acceptance. This episode speaks to anyone living through the emotional, physical, and spiritual weight of long-term...
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#69 Imagine It. Feel It. Live It.
In this enlightening conversation, Kim Griffith and I delve into the transformative power of the Law of Attraction and personal manifestation. Kim shares her journey from a life of complaint and cynicism to one of empowerment and joy, emphasizing the importance of choice, gratitude, and positive...
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#68 Highly Sensitive People Part 2: The Outer Work
In this episode, I welcome back Todd Smith to discuss the journey of highly sensitive people (HSPs) through inner and outer work. We explore the importance of understanding one's sensitivity, the foundational role of inner work in managing stress, and practical strategies for outer work that can...
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#67 Surprising News! Snoring, Apnea & Mouth Breathing
In this enlightening conversation, Kathleen McDermott and Tiffany discuss the profound impact of snoring, sleep apnea and mouth breathing on health and well-being. They explore the connection between breathing, energy levels, and overall health, emphasizing the importance of myofunctional therapy...
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# 66 The Highly Sensitive Person
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person? What exactly is a HIghly Sensitive Person? What is True Inner Freedom? My guest, Todd Smith is the creator and host of the highly popular podcast Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People. Todd has helped hundreds of HSPs break free from chronic stress and...
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# 65 Divorce: A Personal Journey
Divorce a very personal journey. It is hard, scary and I know I felt very lost going through mine and after. BUT, there is life after divorce and it can be more than you ever dreamed. My guest, Marie Hernandez of Seriously Travel and I are having a conversation about our experience. Marie shares...
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#64 Making Your Own Path Around The Obstacles
When things don't work out the way you expect do you quit or find another way? I think we've all been there wanting to quit and maybe we did. Not Anne Marie Wells! My guest, Anne Marie Wells, an award winning poet, children's book author shares not only her joy and journey of writing but how the...
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#63 Understanding The Roots of Anxiety with Cary Ouellette
I think we are all familiar with anxiety. Some more than others. You walk around with a smile, or say "I'm ok" when inside you're feeling tension, stress and distress. But anxiety does not have to consume your life anymore! My guest, Cary Ouellette, is an Emotional Wellness Practitioner and helps...
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#62 Peri-Menopause & Menopause Thriving During This Season of Life
In this enlightening conversation, Kathleen McDermott and Allie Theiss delve into the often-taboo subject of per-menopause and menopause, exploring the physical, emotional, and relational impacts on women. Allie shares her personal journey through menopause, highlighting the lack of support and...
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#61 Dial The Pain & Suffering Back with Dr. Tara Perry
Life can feel very heavy at times. Have you ever felt like you're carrying the weight of the world? The thoughts we carry about life experiences, beliefs from others, stories we tell ourselves can be very difficult to understand and release. How can you begin your journey of healing pain and...
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#60 The Unspoken Pain of Peri-Menopause
We reach a time in life when we start feeling rumblings. We begin to question everything from our purpose to our sanity. You're not crazy and you're not alone. Midlife is full of changes and it can seem very overwhelming.The kids are moving on into their own life, your career may not feel like it...
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#59 PART 3 When You're The Caregiver for a Loved One: Moments That Matter In Late Stage Dementia Care
Caring for a loved one with Dementia, Alzheimers, Parkinson's or other form of memory loss is filled with challenges, fears, joys and love. This is Part 3 in the series. Deb Compton Founder of The Purple Vine, LLC and author, is back to talk with us about the late stage of memory care....
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#58 PART 2 When You're The Caregiver for a Loved One: You're In The Thick Of It!
The journey of a Caregiver for a loved one with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or other form of memory loss, can feel quite lonely and scary. In this series Debbie Compton, Owner/Founder of The Purple Vine, is sharing her own journey, expertise, knowledge and support through the 3 stages. In...
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#57 The Diagnosis: When You're The Caregiver For A Loved One With Dementia Part 1
The journey of being a Caregiver for a Loved One with Dementia can feel very lonely. It comes with many emotions, love, guilt and exhaustion. You never know what it is like until you are actually wearing the shoes of a Caregiver. What are the questions, answers, solutions, tips and resources to...
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Tapping: The Missing Tool for Stress Relief #56
Have you or do you feel overloaded and overwhelmed as if you're stuck in the spin cycle? Every experience we have throughout our life, bits and pieces are stored in our subconscious. We have old beliefs no longer serving us well, old hurts, stress, fesrs about life. Marnel Hesterman is an…
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Cargivers, Their Loved Ones & The Holidays #55
Are you a Caregiver of a loved one with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s or another cause of memory loss? If you are, or think it could be in your future, listen in as Debbie Compton owner and The Purple VIne offering Caregiver support, resources & encouragement, shares her journey and how you...
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Experiences, Expectations, Hold My Beer!
When life feels like it is coming at you like a charging locomotive what do you do? How do you handle the curves that life throws at you. I had to curb my expectations, accept and surrender to what was out of my control. I expected one thing and the Universe said "hold my beer". In this solo...
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To Drink Or Not To Drink?
Join Marci Rossi and I as she shares her journey of chooosing an alcohol-free life. Why she did, how she did it and what is her life like now. This is not an episode to try and convince you to remove alcohol from your life. Marci offers candidly her experience and how, if you have been feeling…
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Culture, Confidence and Living Life On Your Terms with Wendy Ng
Wendy Ng talks with us about navigating parenting and determining what is best for your family beyond societal, generational and cultural conditioning. There are beautiful things to continue to share through each generation and there are things to release. How can you decide what is best for your...
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These Two Can Imprison You!
I am talking again about these 2 of the 4 Bad Seeds. If you are stuck in these you are not alone. It is learned behavior and it can be unlearned. It is not easy, I won't deny that but you deserve to be free! In tis short episode I remind you of the generational and societal conditioning that is...
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It's Never Too Late...
It's never to late to bring your dreams to life or to break free from the experiences in life that are holding you back. Susan Glenney is the Author of 16 Men and The Bowtie. Join us as she talks about the books' character overcoming trauma. You may reach out to Susan at linktr.ee.susanglenney...
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No More Apologizing!
No more apologizing for being in the space you have every right to be in. Stop apologizing for being YOU!. Let's dig into how this keeps you from living Your Life Your Way! Questions on Your Life Your Way Empowered Living by Design Coaching programs email me at... [email protected]
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Don't Sweat The Small Stuff (48)
That's a saying, Don't Sweat The Small Stuff (and a book or two) that if practiced, can reduce stress levels. We live in a fast paced society, rushing, chasing, forcing life. How does it really serve to live this way? How can you find an easier, calmer, slower way to move through your life? Your...
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On The Edge Of My Seat!
Have you read a book that kept you on the edge of your seat? Or, have you read a book to just relax but found it presented a much deeper meaning for you? Today's episode is with Kerry Peresta and she is the author of a series that I have thoroughly been enjoying. Have you had a desire to become…
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When It Doesn't Go As Planned
Things don't always go as planned and yes, it can be annoying! I had something big recenty implode and had to have my moment but then had to find solutions. How do you react or respond when things just don't go the way you'd like? [email protected]
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I'm Back!
Sometimes you need to take a step back and relax, refresh, reflect and enjoy. Welcome to Season 3 of Your Life Your Way. We are digging in to some new 'stuff' and digging deeper into others. Thank You for being a member of the YLYW Community and let's make 2024 the Year of YOU!...
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Do You Even Know What Perfect Is? #42
The 3 P's Perfectionism, Procrastination and People Pleasing. We all experience 1 or more so you are not alone! Dawn Calvinisti, Host of the Perfection In Progress podcast, is a Life Coach for Women in Business helping them not only change their perception of the 3 P's but how to work through and...
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Marriage: From Struggle to Success with Denise Fitzpatick
Marriage can have its ups and downs. How can you go from struggle to change to success? Denise Fitzpatrick, Marriage and Relationships Coach and Lc. Mental Health Counselor is sharing her experience and solutions to creating a stronger, healther marriage, as well as enhancing all of your...
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The Mystery In Your Closet with Liz Klebba (#41)
Liz Klebba is the Founder and CEO of Closet Play Image. She is an Internationally Certified Image, Wardrobe and Color Consultant with a visionary approach to transforming lives through personal style. Liz possesses an innate talent for helping women not only identify obstacles and understand the...
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When Your Dr. Isn't Listening with Kira Whitham (#40)
Do you feel you are not being heard by your Doctor? What options do you have? No, it is NOT all in your head. Kira Whitham, Functional Medicine Nutritionist and Founder of A Nourished Life, is talking with us about her experience and history of trying to find answers to her stomach pain and other...
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Choosing Active & The Midlife Itch with Lesley McShane (#39)
Listen in as Lesley McShane, Host of the Redesigning Midlife Podcast, shares her expertise, experience and tips on how choosing active, especially in midlife helps you to feel better and stay healthier longer through life. The Midlife "Itch" have you felt it? Lesley was a guest speaker on the...
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Child Birth: Things We Don't Talk About PART 2 (#38)
Pelvic Organ Prolapse! The topic continues with Stephanie Thompson, host of The Lowdown With Bravemumma podcast, and author of The Day My Vagina Broke. In this episode Stephanie will share her experinece and knowledge on risks, preventative measures and how to live with POP. Stephanie Thompson...
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Child Birth: Things We Don't Talk About Part I with Stephanie Thompson (#37)
There is so much joy in pregnancy and child birth but what else goes on that we don't talk about? Stephanie Thompson, Author of The Day My Vagina Broke will share her story with us and I hope we can help those women who might be feeling alone at home suffering. Pelvic organ prolapse is something…
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PART 2 The Four Bad Seeds (#36)
Solo Episode...Part 2 of The Four Bad Seeds. These 2 are huge trouble makers!! They feed stress levels to the point of reducing quality of life. Have an open mind as you listen. Free Yourself!!! Your Host: [email protected] www.kmyourlifeyourway.com Stress & Lifestyle Management Coach...
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Solo Episode: First of The Four Bad Seeds (#35)
There are, what I refer to as, Four Bad Seeds and they are the creator and feeder of a whole lot of stress and emotional overwhelm. Today is a solo episode on the first one. If this you or are you a "recovering" one? This is not a seed to continue to water nor is it one to beat yourself up over....
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Are You 'Spinning All The Plates'? with Cayle Alldredge (#34)
Picture yourself running back and forth trying to keep those plates on the stick spinning. Doesn't life feel that way sometimes? Cayle Alldredge has felt that and found a way to set them down. Listen in as Cayle tells shares her journey as a Mom, wife, entrepreneur and learning to soften. Cayle...
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#33 Parenting: Finding Balance with Kate Godfrey
Parenting is filled with joy but also has its challenges. How do you find the balance between love, discipline, protecting, teaching and letting go? Kate Godfrey has a unique experience on top of raising her own children, and she shares with us her journey, her own lessons in conscious parenting....
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#32 I Wasn't Proud Of All My Choices Solo Episode
Nope! I wasn't proud of all of my choices but it's part of the journey to learn, grow and do better. Where did my choices come from? How did adapting on the mat serve in everyday life? How can you adapt in life to make your journey feel amazing? Your Host: Kathleen McDermott...
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#31 Curiosity, Sleuthing and Life with Sandi McKenna
When you're filled with creativity, curiosity and the spoken word as strengths, where could it all, and more lead too? Sandi's life journey has surely had it's challenges and losses but she forged ahead and found very unique possibilities that she has embraced. She uses her strengths to inspire…
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#30 Mattress 1 Me 0
Forcing life has consequences. Our choices have consequences. That saying from Blazing Saddles..."we don't need no stinkin badges". How often to we choose to full speed ahead and then feel like we hit a wall? In this solo episode I share how I hit that wall and how taking a step back could have...
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#29 Do You Have A Choice?
How often do you say "I don't have a choice" or I didn't have a choice"? Just maybe you have more power to choose than you think. In this solo episode I will offer my thoughts on just that. Your Host: Kathleen McDermott Stress Management Coach for Women and Restorative Yoga Guide for Stress…
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#28 It's Ok To Grieve with Lynne Thompson
This might seem like a heavy topic but it is important to speak out loud about the hard stuff. We stuff down too much and it doesn't serve us in a healthy way. Moving through loss and the grieving process is different for each person and it's ok to honor the process. Lynne made me aware of an…
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#27 Being Yourself #3 How In These 2 Specific Areas?
Be open to finding what is right and feels good for YOU!! Design your path and adapt along the way. [email protected] IG @katmcd99 FB Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourlifeyourway www.kmyourlifeyourway.com
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Being Yourself #2 - I'm Ready To Kick It To The Curb!
We pickup so many small things in life that end up being huge because we carry them for so long. Most of these come from interactions with others. We choose to take them on and we choose to carry them. It causes us to see ourselves in not always the best light and that is wrong. Lies I say…
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#25 Life, Golf & Flowing Water with Hetal Acharekar of Performance Above, LLC
How do you inprove your life and your golf game? Whether you're a parent, a golfer, an entrepreneur you'll find inspiration in my interview with Hetal. www.performanceabove.com [email protected] IG @performanceabove https://www.facebook.com/hetal.acharekar Your Host....Kathleen McDermott...
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#24 Being Yourself Series #1 / Solo Episode
Just be yourself! We've all been told that but it does raise questions, feelings, frustrations. This is #1 in a series about Being Yourself and how you do just that. [email protected] Linktr.ee/kathleenmcdermott Your Host: Stress Relief Coach for Women Restorative Yoga Yeacher Adaptive...
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Resolutions VS Intentions Solo Episode
For me, the word Resolutions, does not make me feel warm and fuzzy. It's a New Year, 2023 and I cannot believe how fast 2022 went. Will you be setting Resolutions? Why is it such a struggle to keep from breaking them? Is there a way to feel better about setting goals in a new year?...
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#22 Solo Episode: Quiet, Stillness, Vulnerability
As a Restorative Yoga Teacher I know the struggle with allowing ourselves to surrender to the quiet and stillness. We feel the need to always be doing something and it can seem as if we are failing at our responsibilities/obligations if we stop. I speak to this challenge and what you can find if...
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Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Chickens Oh My!
What is your passion, your purpose? Listen in as Kristi Cook, Entrepreneur and Homesteader shares her love of service, creativity and inspiration. Being an entrepreneur is rewarding and yes, hard. Kristi shares how she manages her 3 businesses, family and life. Find Kristi's information @...
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It Sucks The Life Out!!
Stress!! It is affecting our health, relationships, work and our children. Why? Where? How? Who? How is it affecting you? [email protected] www.kmyourlifeyourway.com
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Life is not one size fits all! In order to break the cycle of being and doing how others think you should, you must understand where it all started and blossomed, so to speak. If you're ready to free yourself from stress, overwhelm, exhaustion and create a life you love waking up to everyday, then listen in to Women who've been where you are and made it through stronger than ever.You'll hear experts that will share their experiences, solutions, tools that might serve you, as well. Connection, community, inspiration. Feel free to share with friends! Linktr.ee/kathleenmcdermott
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