The Second Steps; How to get unstuck and achieve your goals!

People that attack and criticize are operating from a fearful or insecure place. It is helpful to remember that those whom we feel criticized by require healing, and the part of us that is hurt requires care and compassion.You can reach us at the [email protected]

Accept support and recognize that you likely use your strengths to bless others.

So many of life's plans have twists and turns. A vision of completion or the reminder that "this too shall pass" can help you stay patient during the journey.You can reach us at the [email protected]

Life involves many transitions and even good transitions can bring grief as there is loss, sadness and anger involved in the change.You can email us at [email protected]

This can be an incredibly hard time in life. Acknowledging this can help you decipher the next steps. Self-care is crucial in this.You are welcome to email us at the [email protected]

What lights you up? Invite a friend to do it with you or join a group! That will shift you!You can reach us at the [email protected]

What is the secret to not mixing up emails, e-transfers, and text messages.? PauseWhen it does happens try to see the humour in it.You can email us at [email protected]

If you are struggling to commit to good habits listen to this podcast!You can reach us at the [email protected]

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Even planning a family reunion benefits from a survey that clarify` s objectives.You can reach out to us at [email protected]

When taking steps towards goals flexibility is often required.You can reach us at the [email protected]

Telling stories of our grief experiences can bring meaning and comfort to ourselves and others. It can also inspire us to live more fully!You can email us at the [email protected]

This episodes shares information about building healthy habits into your routine.You can email us at the [email protected]

In this episode Rachel shares a story about turning an idea into action.You can reach us at the [email protected]

What to do when you feel hopeless and how to take a second step.You can email us at the secondstepspodcast @gmail.com

Reflections on last year and second steps for 2026.You can email us at the [email protected]

Sometimes it feels like we are falling apart, and there are several steps we can take from there.You can reach us at the [email protected]

Speaking up can make a difference, and build confidence in yourself.You can email us at the [email protected]

What to do when your mind imagines the worst case scenario?You can email us at the [email protected]

All of us have given or received a guilt trip. In this podcast we discuss how to deal with it when you get one and why it backfires when you give one.You can email us at the [email protected]

We were stuck for about 4 hours in a snow storm and traffic wasn't moving. It was not how I planned to spend my evening. Fortunately we managed to find some amazing podcasts to listen to that left us feeling enlightened and more informed. I zoomed with Rachel, we made a podcast and overall we made the best of a challenging situation. Maybe it was actually a blessing and we made beauty from ashes?You can reach us a the [email protected]

Actions + Thoughts + Perceptions = ATP which is the energy molecule. You can examine your actions, thoughts and perceptions to determine how you may undermine your goals. Once determined action steps can be created to achieve your goals.You can email us at the [email protected]

How to get into a cold river is a great metaphor for taking second steps. Some people go in slowly and others jump. You get to decide what the right step is for you.You can email us at the [email protected]

We all feel a bit scared sometimes when we take on an activity that is out of our comfort zone. This episodes discusses the second steps that will help you take on the challenge.You can email us at [email protected]

When people do terrible things it is easy to feel discouraged about humanity. But in every tragedy you can find incredible acts of altruism and kindness that can restore your belief in the benevolence of humankind.You can email us at the [email protected]

Often we loose touch with people and somehow a lot of time goes by without seeing or talking. The second step is to reach out to people even when it is uncomfortable.You can email us at the [email protected]

We discuss great strategies to help you deal with feeling overwhelmed.You can email us at [email protected]

There are many destructive things you can get into when feeling bored or empty. Listen to this podcast to find healthy second steps.You can email us at [email protected]

When we have a hard the second step is to talk to your support system.You can email us at the [email protected]

When you feel shy or insecure with strangers the second step is to connect with them. Listen to learn more.You can reach us at the [email protected]

If you find yourself worried about how other` s view you and this keeps you quiet there is another option ... You can reach us at [email protected]

Do you ever hold yourself back because you are worried about what others think? The second step is to decide to live fully and worry less about how others may view you.You can email us at the [email protected]

In this episode Rachel's husband who is a counsellor shares his insights from years of being a therapist.You can email us at the [email protected]

In this podcast Rachel and her husband Steve discuss the steps to creating a happy 39 year marriage.You can email us at the [email protected]

Sometimes we start thinking too much about the reasons not to reach out to someone. People usually want to be seen and remembered so take a risk and reach out.You can reach us at the [email protected]

Often we think we can't do something and then we don't try. The second step is to suspend the limiting belief and try it; Maybe you can do it. It can be fun and confident boosting to do something you think you can't do.You can email us at the [email protected]

We all have times when we have said or done something that was embarrassing and shows our "humanness”. A great second step is to try to see the humor in these incidents, and maybe make them into a fun story.You can email us at the [email protected]

Even when you have had distance from someone it is worth reaching out to try to reconnect. Two people together can make a great impact.You can email me at the [email protected]

If you are unsure about what feels true to yourself take a moment before you respond. The second step will likely show up. You can reach us at the [email protected]

When we let go of judgments we can be kinder to people, and may be able to see the best in others.You can email us at the [email protected]

When you feel you are not being hear or undervalued it is important to advocate for yourself.You can email us at the [email protected]

The second step may be respecting other people's “no” when you set boundaries.You are encouraged to email us with your second step story [email protected]

Feel like life is passing you by? This podcasts talks about how to get back on track.You can email us at [email protected]

The second step when you are having a really hard time is to reach out to friends, family and colleagues.You can email us at [email protected]

We can make a difference in the world by contributing in small ways in our sphere of influence.You can email us at [email protected]

Do you ever get sucked into the rabbit hole of discouraging media? Listen to this podcast to find out how to climb out.You can listen to us at [email protected]

It is important to be honest with ourselves and others. This may mean having to say no in order to care for yourself. You can email us at the [email protected]

It is easy to get stuck in anger and judgement of others, and the truth is some people are doing really awful things. But if we choose to hate them then we get stuck in the negative, angry vortex. If we try to remember and look for the goodness in the world we can find it.You can email us at [email protected]

It can be frustrating when people don't take our advice and then experience a difficult consequence. Sometimes we need to move past the frustration, step back, put things in perspective, and decide to learn from the situation.You can email us at the [email protected]

In this podcast we discuss the second step of taking a break from a project. A break can allow the unconscious mind to problem solve, and inspirations often appear. This is known a the Eureka phenomenon and is named after Archimedes the Ancient Greek scientist who solved the problem of water displacement. He was so excited by his realisation that he jumped out of his bath and yelled Eureka (I have found it) as he ran down the street. Eureka is now known as the sudden understanding of something previously unknown, and is expressed with much excitement.