Stress impacts us all, often shaping our thoughts, behaviors, and even personality over time. But what if you could uncover who you are without the weight of stress and trauma?

Today, Aimee takes us through the hidden influence of stress on our lives and offers practical insights to help us reconnect with our most authentic selves.

If you’ve ever wondered who you are beyond your stress or felt stuck in patterns shaped by past experiences, this episode will inspire you to pause, reflect, and grow.

In this podcast episode, Aimee explores:

• - How stress reactions and patterns shape your behavior and personality.

  - Why many only address stress when faced with illness or overwhelm.

• - The link between overstimulation, stress, and the need for rest.

• - How releasing stress reveals your true essence and encourages self-discovery.

• - The role of self-acceptance in integrating experiences shaped by trauma.

• - Why giving yourself grace during tough moments fosters emotional growth.

• - Practical ways to relax your nervous system and embrace your authentic self.

  And so much more!

  
  

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Do you ever wonder why it's so incredibly hard to slow down in life in your body and even mind?

Today’s world largely praises productivity and constant motion, so slowing down can feel uncomfortable—even impossible.

Today, Aimee explores why it’s so difficult to pause and how embracing a slower pace can lead to deep healing, self-awareness, and transformation.

So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s constant demands, this episode offers permission—and practical tools—to slow down, reconnect, and heal.

In this podcast episode, Aimee takes us through:

- Why society ties self-worth to productivity and how it fuels burnout

- How slowing down reveals emotional discomfort—and why that’s essential for healing

- Overcoming the fear that slowing down may lead to feeling “stuck” or “frozen”

- The difference between choosing to slow down and being forced to by burnout or illness

- How Hanna Somatics can help relax the body and ease mental stress

- Why embracing the messy parts of healing is key to personal growth

And so much more!

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Midlife is more than just a phase—it’s an opportunity to rediscover yourself, let go of what no longer serves you, and embrace a life filled with purpose and joy.

Today, we explore how women can navigate midlife with clarity and intention, releasing negative emotions and creating space for fulfillment.

From releasing the weight of past regrets to cultivating daily practices that inspire presence, today’s conversation offers valuable insights to help you embrace midlife as a time of growth and excitement.

In this podcast episode, Susan takes us through:

- Releasing blame, shame, and regret to invite joy.

- Setting daily intentions to stay present, instead of following a to-do list.

- Creating morning check-ins to align with how you want to feel.

- Unique practices like somatic movements, journaling, and swimming.

- The power of morning rituals to shape your mindset.

- Understanding how past emotions influence the present.

- Fostering self-awareness and compassion in the moment.

- Tailoring your journey to meet your unique needs and fulfillment.

And so much more!

A transformational mindset coach, mentor, and motivational speaker, Susan Lazar Hart has taught and worked with thousands of creatives around the world helping them to find harmony in the inevitability of change. She brings an authentic joyful energy to her coaching that you can’t help but smile and laugh through life’s challenges when speaking with her!

Susan’s expertise in finding harmony and congruency amidst life’s changes comes from her personal experience of going from a vibrant life as a professional artist and world traveler to suffering from heavy metal poisoning which led her down an immersive path of homeopathy, body awareness, and energetic body healing.

Susan then immersed herself in the intriguing world of quantum physics, delving into the mysteries of archangels, soul guides, and spiritual psychology. She pursued certifications in life and mindset coaching, and through these enriching experiences, she birthed the Congruent Life Method and the Congruent Living Academy.

Her newest book, Breaking Free: Your Unique Path to Fearless Living leads readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and breaking free from the barriers that hinder us from creating lives we love living. It empowers readers to create lives they genuinely love, helping them as they embark on an incredible journey towards a fearless and authentic life they can wholeheartedly embrace.

As someone who loves and embraces change, Susan finds joy in changing her environment several times a year, traveling between her home in Montreal, Canada, and her nearly 200-year-old farmhouse in Vermont!

Check out this transformational tool kit on breaking the cycles you were born into: susanselfcheck.com

And her book: Breaking Free: Your Unique Path to Fearless Living ​​https://bit.ly/susanlazarhart_breakingfree_us

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