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In this episode of Happiness Unscripted, host Kristin DeSouza welcomes back Aimee Gindin, the founder of The Full Plate, for an insightful conversation about intuitive eating and reclaiming one's relationship with food. Aimee shares her personal struggles with food, from early dieting influenced by societal pressures to her moment of epiphany that led her to a healthier, more intuitive approach to eating. Aimee discusses how The Full Plate provides holistic nutrition counseling, community support, and corporate wellness programs to help others break free from diet culture. The conversation delves into the psychological, social, and biological aspects of eating, highlighting the importance of listening to one’s own body and adopting a flexible approach to nutrition. Kristin and Aimee explore the transformative power of setting down rigid food rules and embracing a more fulfilling and authentic life.

00:00 Intro: Happiness Unscripted

01:45 Introduction to Aimee Gindin's Journey to The Full Plate

03:13 Aimee's Personal Struggles with Food - She Knows the Path She Helps You Walk

08:14 The Turning Point: Embracing Intuitive Eating

12:21 Impact of Family and Personal Challenges - Understanding Can Help You Walk in Freedom

18:50 The Vision Behind Full Plate

24:25 The Importance of Food Freedom

30:39 Practical Steps to Heal Your Relationship with Food

39:39 How to Connect with Full Plate

42:06 Final Thoughts and Encouragement - The Journey is the Reward

46:13 Outro: Own Your Story, Take the Lead, Let's Get Happy

Connect with Aimee Gindin of The Full Plate:

✉️: hello@news.full-plate-nutrition.com

🌐: www.full-plate-nutrition.com

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• https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-plate-community/

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In this episode of Happiness Unscripted, host Kristin DeSouza converses with Amy Gindin, the founder of Full Plate, about her remarkable professional journey and personal transformation. Amy describes her transition from a mental health clinician dealing with high-stress situations to a corporate marketing executive and finally to an intuitive eating counselor. Her path was marked by overcoming personal struggles and career dissatisfaction, combined with a quest for authentic living and fulfillment. Amy shares insights into the importance of following one's energy, rebuilding a healthy relationship with food, and the challenges of making significant life changes. Her story underscores that true happiness comes from aligning one's life with personal values and what genuinely nourishes the soul.

00:00 Intro: Happiness Unscripted

01:52 Introduction to Amy Gindin's Journey

03:16 Early Career and Shifts in Psychology

07:01 Transition to Marketing Executive

14:31 Climbing the Corporate Ladder

19:13 Pursuing Passion and Intuitive Eating

23:52 Reflections on Career and Happiness

28:45 Outro: Happiness Unscripted

Connect with Aimee Gindin of The Full Plate:

✉️: hello@news.full-plate-nutrition.com

🌐: www.full-plate-nutrition.com

📱 Social Media:

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/full-plate-community/

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In the final episode of Season One of Happiness Unscripted, host Kristin DeSouza reflects on her impactful conversation with Kena Siu, the Empowerment Guide behind Midlife Butterfly and the host of Midlife Butterfly Podcast. Kristin discusses the key lessons she learned from Kena about self-love, radical acceptance, and the courage to grow beyond comfort. Key takeaways include the importance of accepting all parts of ourselves, becoming our own best friend, and the never-ending journey of personal evolution. Kena's journey through multiple personal transformations, including her reflections on self-compassion, somatic awareness, and the sacred nature of midlife, provides a rich source of inspiration for listeners.

00:00 Welcome

01:54 The Impact of Kena Siu's Journey

03:01 Self-Love and Acceptance

05:34 Becoming Your Own Best Friend

10:16 The Comfort Zone and Growth

18:13 Living Alone and Self-Discovery

24:15 Practical Self-Care Tips: Building habits one at a time

31:51 The Butterfly Metaphor and Transformation

38:03 Closing: Thank you and Season Two Preview

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In this episode of Happiness Unscripted, host Kristin DeSouza reflects on the inspiring journey of Ashley Iduda, who transitioned from a stay-at-home mom about to embark on a teaching career to her unscripted life filled with podcasting, makeup workshops, and coaching programs. Ashley's story emphasizes trusting oneself and taking the first step without seeing the entire path ahead. Kristin reflects on how her conversation with Ashley highlighted how embracing imperfections allows for authentic living and deeper fulfillment. By sharing her own experience, Ashley encouraged listeners to pursue their passions courageously and authentically.

00:00 Intro

00:54 Reflections from Ashley - First Steps

02:09 You can handle the challenge

03:13 You don't need to have it all figured out to begin

06:59 An Unexpected Outcome - Giving others permission to be themselves

09:56 Kristin's Self Reflection

12:47 Kristin's Wrap Up

15:08 Closing

15:55 Outro

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Reflections from Ashley Iduda: Embracing Authenticity and Finding One's Self

In this episode of Happiness Unscripted, Kristin DeSouza highlights the inspiring transformation of Ashley Iduda, who reclaimed her true self. Ashley's journey demonstrates the courage to acknowledge personal struggles, confront codependency, and combat shame to find genuine happiness. Her story underscores the importance of self-honesty, self-love, and embracing one's inherent worth. The episode concludes with practical advice for rewiring the mind for positivity and the value of spiritual encounters in nurturing self-acceptance and authentic living.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Happiness Unscripted
01:43 Ashley's Journey to Authenticity
03:21 The Power of Vulnerability
07:08 Breaking Free from People Pleasing
12:06 Confronting and Overcoming Shame
16:14 A Spiritual Awakening
24:10 Daily Practices for Happiness
30:12 Embracing Inherent Worth
34:09 Outro & Closing

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Exploring Trauma-Informed Coaching with Kena Siu

In this episode of Happiness Unscripted, Kristin DeSouza hosts Kena Siu, a self-love and empowerment guide behind Midlife Butterfly. Kena specializes in helping women navigate through life's challenging transitions such as divorce, loss, and soul awakening using trauma-informed coaching practices like shadow work, inner child work, and somatic awareness. The discussion dives into what these practices entail, how they help in healing and personal transformation, and the importance of understanding and processing emotions to avoid physical manifestations of unresolved feelings. Kena also shares her experience as a digital nomad and how it enriches her life. The episode ends with practical advice on how individuals can begin their journey toward self-acceptance and holistic self-care.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Happiness Unscripted

00:49 Introducing Kena Siu: Self-Love and Empowerment Guide

01:43 Catching up: Recap of part 1 & Launching into Kena's Coaching

02:49 Understanding Trauma-Informed Coaching

03:39 Exploring Shadow Work, Inner Child Healing and Somatic Awareness

07:39 The Importance of Somatic Awareness

17:43 Digital Nomad Lifestyle and Its Benefits

20:37 Building Community and Retreats

21:44 Midlife Butterfly: Programs and Offerings

25:11 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

29:49 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Connect with Kena Siu:

🌐 midlifebutterfly.ca

📱 Social Media: instagram.com/midlifebutterfly

🎙️Podcast: midlifebutterfly.ca/podcast

✨ Offerings:

• Freebie: The Midlife Butterfly Guide: 5 Practices for the Woman Going Through Life Transitions & Need to Heal Herself and Reclaim Her Power. midlifebutterfly.ca/theguide
• Offer: Join her at the First You. A 3-Day Experience from November 19-21: https://midlifebutterfly.ca/firstyouexperience

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Kena Siu: Navigating Life's Transitions with Midlife Butterfly

In this episode of 'Happiness Unscripted,' host Kristin DeSouza talks with Kena Siu, the self-love and empowerment guide behind Midlife Butterfly. Kena shares her journey through significant life transitions, including multiple marriages, moving to different countries, and profound personal losses. She discusses how these experiences led her to launch the Midlife Butterfly brand and become a guide for women navigating midlife transformations. Kena emphasizes the importance of self-love, breaking free from old patterns, and embracing life's 'sacred in-between' moments. She also highlights the critical role of self-care, mindfulness, and creating new habits in achieving a fulfilling and joyful life.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:49 Kena Siu's Introduction

05:44 Kena's rich life, full of transitions

09:50 Questioning everything

13:35 "What do I have to shift to heal?"

15:32 "I didn't love myself like I thought I did."

17:32 Becoming your own best friend

19:26 Little Tweaks can lead to a lifestyle of self-care

21:36 Midlife Butterfly born from the 'messy middle'

28:43 Using personal metamorphesis to help guide others

35:26 Midlife Butterfly: Discovering who you are becoming

39:39 The Sacred Inbetween: The space where we are always evolving and changing

46:58 Outro

47:29 Closing

Connect with Kena Siu:

🌐 midlifebutterfly.ca

📱 Social Media: instagram.com/midlifebutterfly

🎙️Podcast: midlifebutterfly.ca/podcast

✨ Offerings:

• Freebie: The Midlife Butterfly Guide: 5 Practices for the Woman Going Through Life Transitions & Need to Heal Herself and Reclaim Her Power. midlifebutterfly.ca/theguide
• Offer: Join her at the First You. A 3-Day Experience from November 19-21: https://midlifebutterfly.ca/firstyouexperience

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In this episode of Happiness Unscripted, host Kristin DeSouza interviews Ashley Iduda, a Christian woman's empowerment coach and podcast host of 'Her Identity Project.' Ashley shares her personal journey of overcoming shame, insecurities, and identity struggles. She emphasizes the importance of identifying and combating limiting beliefs, understanding one's true worth in God, and living authentically. Ashley speaks about how her experiences have influenced her work in helping other women, through her podcast and Designed To Glow workshops, to embrace their God-given beauty and confidence. The conversation touches on the pitfalls of societal pressures and the significance of self-love and acceptance in a profound and holistic sense.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome

00:50 Ashley Iduda Intro

02:15 Purpose and Plan for Ashley's Life

02:43 Identifying from where limiting beliefs spring

06:50 Shame Thrives in the Dark

09:27 Turning Shame into Purpose

17:01 Ashley's surprising source of motivation

19:31 Living with Intention

21:31 Her Identity Project & Women Who Glow Workshop

28:44 Created unique with purpose, on purpose

30:22 Outro & Closing

Connect with Ashley

📱 Social Media:

• Instagram: @ashleyiduda
• Facebook (faith, podcast + makeup lessons): Ashley Iduda
• Facebook (makeup artistry + lessons): Ashley’s Business Page

🎙️ Podcast:

• Her Identity Project Podcast — available on Apple, Spotify & all major platforms
• https://heridentityproject.buzzsprout.com

👥 Contact

• ✉️ Email: hello@ashleyiduda.com

✨ Offers:

• 💄 Five-Minute Radiance: (Oct 2 & 4, only $17)
• 💄 Grow in confidence & beauty from the inside out & get a quick, simple routine to feel like the best version of yourself.
• 🌐: https://heridentityproject.kit.com/c8cd5f8cc9

🗓️ Book a free call to explore makeup lessons & beauty coaching:

• https://calendly.com/hello-ashleyiduda

Connect with Happiness Unscripted:

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